Materials Engineers salary
in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Materials Engineers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro earn a median of $101,100 a year, based on BLS estimates for 530 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% below the U.S. median of $112,860 and in line with the GA statewide median of $100,840. It ranks #26 of 29 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE530 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN ATLANTA · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
Questions
What is the average Materials Engineers salary in Atlanta?
The BLS median is $101,100 a year (May 2025). Half of the 530 jobs pay between $80,180 and $130,470. The 10th percentile is $74,360 and the 90th is $165,790.
Is Atlanta a high-paying metro for Materials Engineers?
That is 10% below the U.S. median of $112,860 and in line with the GA statewide median of $100,840. It ranks #26 of 29 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
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 Materials Engineers the most in Atlanta?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Hanwha Q Cells Georgia ($65,100). 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.