Mechanical Engineers pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for mechanical engineers is $48.37 an hour ($100,620 a year). About 5,290 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($104,110). Georgia ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.59 | $71,940 |
| 25% of workers | $38.48 | $80,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.37 | $100,620 |
| 75% of workers | $61.71 | $128,350 |
| 90% of workers | $75.15 | $156,320 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta-Richmond County | $128,740 | 980 |
| Albany | $104,500 | 40 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $103,700 | 50 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $102,020 | 3,070 |
| Savannah | $101,990 | 190 |
| Warner Robins | $101,190 | 340 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $98,970 | 50 |
| Gainesville | $93,420 | 260 |
| Columbus | $91,430 | 80 |
| Dalton | $90,940 | 90 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $84,240 |
| Industrial Engineers | $100,100 |
| Engineers, All Other | $112,260 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $123,010 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $140,460 |
| Environmental Engineers | $96,530 |
| Materials Engineers | $100,840 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $100,210 |
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