Environmental Engineers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $94,950 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $45.65
10th percentile $63,280
90th percentile $142,060
Employed locally 560
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,280
    25th
    $75,680
    50th (median)
    $94,950
    75th
    $127,260
    90th
    $142,060

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 110% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $131,810
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $112,330
    Savannah, GA $105,800
    Michigan $100,090
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $95,850
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $94,940

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $82,110
    Industrial Engineers $99,880
    Mechanical Engineers $98,880
    Engineers, All Other $131,120
    Electrical Engineers $106,340
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Atlanta, GA is $45.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.65 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Atlanta, GA is 8.9% below the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Engineers in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,280 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,680.