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Mechanical engineer salary in Atlanta, GA (Updated 2026)

How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Atlanta, GA?

Average base salary

$108,558
same
as national average
Average $108,558
Low $80,871
High $145,725

The average salary for a mechanical engineer is $108,558 per year in Atlanta, GA. 88 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 22, 2026).

Mechanical Engineer job openings in Atlanta, GA

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TEMP-Lab/Research Support (Mec...
Georgia Tech4.1out of 5 stars.
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Mechanical Engineer in Atlanta, GA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Vantage Data Centers
 
$167,500per year
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Milhouse Engineering and Const...
 
$159,000per year
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Vanderweil Engineers
 
$155,408per year
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The Structures Company, LLC
 
$143,520per year
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Cox Automotive
 
$142,250per year
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L&T Technology Services Ltd.
 
$140,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Mechanical Engineers near Atlanta, GA

  1. Duluth, GA
    $123,246 per year
  2. Covington, GA
    $111,187 per year
  3. Atlanta, GA
    $108,558 per year
  4. Kennesaw, GA
    $105,638 per year
  5. Savannah, GA
    $104,522 per year

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How much do similar professions as Mechanical Engineer get paid in Atlanta, GA?

Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

Job openings
Average $107,160 per year

Junior Mechanical Engineer

Job openings
Average $80,874 per year

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job openings
Average $143,215 per year