verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Aerospace Engineer Salary in Georgia

Median Annual in Georgia
$140,460/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$67.53/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Georgia

groups Employed in GA
2,230
public U.S. Median
$134,960
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$145,867 #10 of 41

Aerospace Engineer pay in Georgia, explained

Aerospace engineers in Georgia earn a median of $140,460 per year ($67.53 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $134,960. Entry-level workers earn around $84,520, while the most experienced aerospace engineers reach about $205,540. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Georgia.

Is $140,460 good pay in Georgia?

Adjusted for Georgia's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $140,460 is worth about $145,867 in national buying power — ranking Georgia #10 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Aerospace Engineer pay by experience in Georgia

Entry level (10th pct)
$84,520
$40.63/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$140,460
$67.53/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$205,540
$98.82/hr

Aerospace Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs GA
Georgia (here) $140,460 $145,867
South Carolina $137,030 $146,167 +$3,430
Florida $129,280 $125,012 +$11,180
Tennessee $128,510 $139,882 +$11,950
Alabama $127,540 $143,589 +$12,920
North Carolina $122,930 $130,325 +$17,530

Aerospace Engineer in Georgia: FAQ

How much do aerospace engineers make in Georgia?

Aerospace engineers in Georgia earn a median of $140,460 per year ($67.53 per hour), compared with $134,960 nationally.

Does Georgia pay aerospace engineers well?

At $140,460, Georgia pays 4% above the national median for aerospace engineers. An estimated 2,230 work in the state.

Aerospace Engineer salary in other states

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