Mechanical Engineer Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median mechanical engineer in the Atlanta area earns $102,020 a year ($49.05 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($104,110) and 1% above the Georgia median ($100,620). Half of the 3,070 mechanical engineers there earn between $80,360 and $133,770.
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $72,800 | $71,940 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $80,360 | $80,040 | $84,130 |
| Median | $102,020 | $100,620 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $133,770 | $128,350 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $165,990 | $156,320 | $164,340 |
| Average | $113,990 | $109,650 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 3,070 | 5,290 | 296,810 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 28th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mechanical engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($168,030).
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- San Jose, CA: $168,030
- San Francisco, CA: $161,370
- Denver, CO: $128,180
- Washington, DC: $126,990
- Seattle, WA: $126,590
- Houston, TX: $125,350
- Los Angeles, CA: $123,900
- San Diego, CA: $121,750
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.