Materials Engineers pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for materials engineers is $48.48 an hour ($100,840 a year). About 700 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($112,860). Georgia ranks 29th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for materials engineers in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.54 | $71,830 |
| 25% of workers | $38.55 | $80,180 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.48 | $100,840 |
| 75% of workers | $62.37 | $129,740 |
| 90% of workers | $76.71 | $159,560 |
Materials Engineers pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $101,100 | 530 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for materials engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $84,240 |
| Industrial Engineers | $100,100 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $100,620 |
| Engineers, All Other | $112,260 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $123,010 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $140,460 |
| Environmental Engineers | $96,530 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $100,210 |
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