Civil Engineers Salary
Civil Engineers in Georgia make a median of $84,240 a year, or about $40.5 an hour. The range runs from $63K at the entry level to $154K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.89), which stretches that salary to about $91,675 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,434/month, or 26.9% of estimated take-home pay.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Georgia. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $84K get you in Georgia?
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What this looks like in Georgia
Pay for civil engineers in Georgia runs about 16% below the U.S. median of $101K. Rent runs $1,434/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 27.1% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.89 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Georgia
Entry-level civil engineers (10th percentile) start around $63K. Mid-career wages sit at $84K. Top earners bring in $154K or more, a $91K spread from bottom to top.
Civil Engineers salary by metro in Georgia
13 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta-Richmond County | $103K | +22% | 2,000 |
| Dalton | $100K | +18% | 200 |
| Savannah | $99K | +17% | 370 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $88K | +4% | 6,270 |
| Hinesville | $87K | +3% | 30 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $84K | -1% | 130 |
| Warner Robins | $82K | -3% | 160 |
| Valdosta | $79K | -6% | 50 |
| Gainesville | $78K | -7% | 180 |
| Columbus | $78K | -8% | 170 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $77K | -9% | 140 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $76K | -10% | 40 |
| Albany | $76K | -10% | 80 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a civil engineer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Georgia?
Yes — at the median salary of $84K, rent takes 27.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,434/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for civil engineers in Georgia?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new civil engineers typically earn — is $63K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,771/month. At HUD’s $1,434/month FMR, rent would take 38% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is civil engineer a high-paying job in Georgia?
Local pay runs 16% below the national median — $84K here vs. $101K nationally. Cost of living is 8% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Georgia compare to the national average for civil engineers?
Georgia pays $84K median vs. the U.S. average of $101K — that’s -16%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.89), the purchasing-power equivalent is $92K — below the national median.
How much do civil engineers make in Georgia?
The median is $84,240 a year, that works out to about $41 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $62,850, and experienced civil engineers can clear $153,690. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $84K enough to live in Georgia?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,290/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,434/month, which eats 27.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a civil engineers salary go in Georgia?
Georgia has a Regional Price Parity of 91.89 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median civil engineers salary is worth about $91,675 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do civil engineers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.