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

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Georgia

Median Annual in Georgia
$100,620/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.37/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Georgia

groups Employed in GA
5,290
public U.S. Median
$104,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$104,494 #28 of 51

Mechanical Engineer pay in Georgia, explained

Mechanical engineers in Georgia earn a median of $100,620 per year ($48.37 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $104,110. Entry-level workers earn around $71,940, while the most experienced mechanical engineers reach about $156,320. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Georgia.

Is $100,620 good pay in Georgia?

Adjusted for Georgia's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $100,620 is worth about $104,494 in national buying power — ranking Georgia #28 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Mechanical Engineer pay by experience in Georgia

Entry level (10th pct)
$71,940
$34.59/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$100,620
$48.37/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$156,320
$75.15/hr

Mechanical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs GA
Georgia (here) $100,620 $104,494
South Carolina $104,580 $111,553 −$3,960
North Carolina $100,720 $106,779 −$100
Alabama $100,230 $112,842 +$390
Florida $99,980 $96,679 +$640
Tennessee $99,550 $108,360 +$1,070

Mechanical Engineer in Georgia: FAQ

How much do mechanical engineers make in Georgia?

Mechanical engineers in Georgia earn a median of $100,620 per year ($48.37 per hour), compared with $104,110 nationally.

Does Georgia pay mechanical engineers well?

At $100,620, Georgia pays 3% below the national median for mechanical engineers. An estimated 5,290 work in the state.

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