Mechanical Engineers Salary in Atlanta, GA

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

Median annual salary $98,880 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.54
10th percentile $67,080
90th percentile $157,290
Employed locally 2,720
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,080
    25th
    $79,160
    50th (median)
    $98,880
    75th
    $127,620
    90th
    $157,290

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 115% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 15% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $122,920
    Morgantown, WV $108,740
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $103,670
    Logan, UT-ID $103,210
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $103,040
    Michigan $102,730

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $82,110
    Industrial Engineers $99,880
    Engineers, All Other $131,120
    Electrical Engineers $106,340
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,330
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $102,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Atlanta, GA is $47.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.80 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Atlanta, GA is 3.4% below the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,080 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,160.