Materials Engineers Salary in Atlanta, GA

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

Median annual salary $98,570 -9% vs national
Median hourly $47.39
10th percentile $65,640
90th percentile $174,580
Employed locally 420
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,640
    25th
    $66,030
    50th (median)
    $98,570
    75th
    $133,350
    90th
    $174,580

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Engineers salary vs area income 114% Median Materials Engineers salary is 14% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Materials Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,260
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $147,080
    Boulder, CO $141,320
    Washington $140,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $140,810
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $140,180

    Nearby metros — Materials Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $116,270
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $103,600
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $102,080
    Michigan $96,660
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $82,030

    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 Materials Engineers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Atlanta, GA is $47.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.71 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Atlanta, GA is 9% below the national median of $108,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $65,640 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,030.