salary$88,000 a year$42 an hour · median pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$63,810per year
Top pay (top 10%)$160,150per year
Jobs in the area6,270people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Atlanta?
OK. Rent of $1,999 a month takes 27.3% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Atlanta, GA?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area is $88,000 a year ($42 an hour). Most earn between $63,810 and $160,150.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Atlanta?
Typical rent of $1,999 a month takes 27.3% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area.