Civil Engineers salary
in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Middle 50%
- $78,130–$116,430
- vs U.S. median
- -13%
- Metro rank
- #209 of 243
Civil Engineers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro earn a median of $88,000 a year, based on BLS estimates for 6,270 jobs (May 2025). That is 13% below the U.S. median of $100,840 and 4% above the GA statewide median of $84,240. It ranks #209 of 243 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE6,270 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Atlanta
4 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WSP USA | $111,010 | 9 |
| Arcadis U.S. | $103,970 | 8 |
| CMES | $97,500 | 6 |
| Jacobs Engineering Group | $94,000 | 11 |
Civil Engineers pay in other GA metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $103,010 |
| Dalton, GA | $99,760 |
| Savannah, GA | $98,950 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $77,780 |
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Questions
What is the average Civil Engineers salary in Atlanta?
The BLS median is $88,000 a year (May 2025). Half of the 6,270 jobs pay between $78,130 and $116,430. The 10th percentile is $63,810 and the 90th is $160,150.
Is Atlanta a high-paying metro for Civil Engineers?
That is 13% below the U.S. median of $100,840 and 4% above the GA statewide median of $84,240. It ranks #209 of 243 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Civil Engineers make an hour in Atlanta?
About $42.31 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $88,000 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $37.56–$55.98 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Civil Engineers the most in Atlanta?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were WSP USA ($111,010), Arcadis U.S. ($103,970), CMES ($97,500). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.