SOC 17-2199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Engineers, All Other — Savannah
Savannah, GA · 7 metro areas compared
At $91,940, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Engineers, All Other, 25.2% beneath the national figure of $122,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $91,940, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Engineers, All Other, 25.2% beneath the national figure of $122,930. Pay ranges from under $60,370 at the tenth percentile to more than $148,590 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $76,340 to $119,350.
Employment stands at 100, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Augusta records the highest median at $135,930. Of the 394 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 57th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,370 | −50.9% |
| 25th | $76,340 | −37.9% |
| Median (50th) | $91,940 | −25.2% |
| 75th | $119,350 | −2.9% |
| 90th | $148,590 | +20.9% |
| Mean | $99,750 | −18.9% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Augusta | $135,930 | 220 | |
| 2 | Warner Robins | $135,820 | 320 | |
| 3 | Atlanta | $122,570 | 2,750 | |
| 4 | Columbus | $118,770 | 50 | |
| 5 | Gainesville | $100,060 | 60 | |
| 6 | Brunswick | $77,310 | 30 | |
| 7 | Macon | $71,990 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Savannah run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $91,940 goes as far as $95,472 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$91,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$95,472US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $91,940 a year, 25.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,370 to $148,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Augusta, at $135,930.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Engineers, All Other in Savannah, GA?
The median annual wage is $91,940, or $44.20 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 $122,930, so pay in Savannah, GA is 25.2% lower. 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 Savannah, GA earns more than $148,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,370 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 Augusta, at $135,930 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Savannah, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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