SOC 17-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Aerospace Engineers — Atlanta
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Atlanta, GA comes to $150,220 a year, ahead of the national median of $134,960 by 11.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Atlanta, GA comes to $150,220 a year, ahead of the national median of $134,960 by 11.3%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $108,590 and $177,320. The lowest tenth earn under $108,590, while the highest tenth earn more than $199,140.
Warner Robins leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $120,490. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 31st of 687 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $108,590 | −19.5% |
| 25th | $108,590 | −19.5% |
| Median (50th) | $150,220 | +11.3% |
| 75th | $177,320 | +31.4% |
| 90th | $199,140 | +47.6% |
| Mean | $146,710 | +8.7% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warner Robins | $120,490 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Atlanta run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $150,220 goes as far as $155,992 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$150,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$155,992US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $150,220 a year, 11.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $108,590 to $199,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Warner Robins, at $120,490.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Aerospace Engineers in Atlanta, GA?
The median annual wage is $150,220, or $72.22 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $134,960, so pay in Atlanta, GA is 11.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Atlanta, GA earns more than $199,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $108,590 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Warner Robins, at $120,490 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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