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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Georgia (2026)
$48.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,017/year ($6,251/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $71,940 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,620 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $128,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $156,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,290 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Georgia (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $100,620 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $75,017 — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
| Gross (median) | $100,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,306 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,697 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$4,599 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,017 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,251 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Georgia?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Georgia is $100,620 per year ($48.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,040 and $128,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $100,620, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $75,017 per year ($6,251 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 5,290 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Georgia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Georgia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Georgia.