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Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Georgia

Computer Hardware Engineers in Georgia make a median of $108,590 a year, or about $52.21 an hour. The range runs from $83K at the entry level to $176K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Georgia. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$109K
Median annual
$52.21/hr
Hourly rate
$83K
Entry level (10th %)
$176K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $109K get you in Georgia?

Estimated monthly take-home$6,606/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,434/mo
Rent as % of take-home21.7% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$118,174/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$5,172/mo

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U.S. employed: 520
Category: Engineering

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Georgia

Bar chart showing Computer Hardware Engineers salary percentiles in Georgia: 10th percentile $82,680, 25th percentile $84,590, median $108,590, 75th percentile $146,620, 90th percentile $175,810. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$83K25th$85KMedian$109K75th$147K90th$176K
Bar chart showing Computer Hardware Engineers salary percentiles in Georgia: 10th percentile $82,680, 25th percentile $84,590, median $108,590, 75th percentile $146,620, 90th percentile $175,810. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level computer hardware engineers (10th percentile) start around $83K. Mid-career wages sit at $109K. Top earners bring in $176K or more, a $93K spread from bottom to top.

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Computer Hardware Engineers salary by metro in Georgia

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$123K+13%360

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Frequently asked questions

How much do computer hardware engineers make in Georgia?

The median is $108,590 a year, that works out to about $52 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $82,680, and experienced computer hardware engineers can clear $175,810. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $109K enough to live in Georgia?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,606/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,434/month, which eats 21.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a computer hardware engineers salary go in Georgia?

Georgia has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median computer hardware engineers salary is worth about $118,174 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do computer hardware 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.

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