Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Georgia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $84,240 | $102,499 | -18% |
| Median hourly wage | $40.50 | $49.28 | -18% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $87,477.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $100,685 | $68,250 | $131,250 | 107 |
The median annual salary for a Civil Engineer in Georgia is $84,240, or about $40.50 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Civil Engineers is $102,499. Georgia is -18% below the national median.
Entry-level civil engineers in Georgia typically earn from $68,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 9,400 civil engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $84,240, Georgia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.