Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Georgia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $100,620 | $107,639 | -7% |
| Median hourly wage | $48.38 | $51.75 | -7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $104,486.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $104,486 | $73,500 | $136,500 | 107 |
The median annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer in Georgia is $100,620, or about $48.38 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Mechanical Engineers is $107,639. Georgia is -7% below the national median.
Entry-level mechanical engineers in Georgia typically earn from $73,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 5,290 mechanical engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $100,620, Georgia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.