Average Civil Engineer Salary in Georgia

Engineering · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Civil Engineer in Georgia earns $93,900 per year, which is below the national average of $95,890. This translates to approximately $45.14 per hour, $3,612 biweekly, or $7,825 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Georgia is 7% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$70,400	$33.85
Average (50th)	$93,900	$45.14
Experienced (75th)	$108,000	$51.92
Top Earners (90th)	$122,100	$58.70

Civil Engineer Salary by City in Georgia

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Atlanta	$101,400	$8,450/mo
Augusta	$95,800	$7,983/mo
Savannah	$92,000	$7,667/mo
Athens	$89,200	$7,433/mo
Macon	$87,300	$7,275/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Engineering
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	5% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	1%-5.75% (6 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.93 (-7% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Georgia

Major employers hiring Civil Engineers in Georgia include Home Depot, UPS, Delta Air Lines, Coca-Cola, and Aflac. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for engineering professionals.

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