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Project engineer salary in Atlanta, GA, 2026

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

Average base salary

$85,949
10%
below national average
Average $85,949
Low $61,582
High $119,955

The average salary for a project engineer is $85,949 per year in Atlanta, GA. 197 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 9, 2026).

Project Engineer job openings in Atlanta, GA

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Project Engineer - Michels Pre...
Michels3.7out of 5 stars.
Atlanta, GA
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Project Engineer in Atlanta, GA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
GE Vernova
 
$142,600per year
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CPS, Inc.
 
$137,500per year
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Palm Health Resources
 
$130,000per year
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V-Tech Solutions
 
$123,760per year
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FlexTrades
 
$119,600per year
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Coretelligent
 
$115,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Project Engineers near Atlanta, GA

  1. Tucker, GA
    $108,485 per year
  2. Rome, GA
    $101,412 per year
  3. Kennesaw, GA
    $96,068 per year
  4. Alpharetta, GA
    $91,562 per year
  5. Atlanta, GA
    $85,949 per year

Where can a Project Engineer earn more?

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

Entry Level Project Engineer

Job openings
Average $68,621 per year

Junior Project Engineer

Job openings
Average $62,351 per year

Senior Project Engineer

Job openings
Average $133,055 per year