What is the median salary for Data Engineer in Atlanta?

The median salary for Data Engineer in Atlanta is USD 100,000 - USD 134,750 per year.

How does the Data Engineer salary in Atlanta compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Data Engineer in United States is USD 85,000 - USD 165,000, while in Atlanta it is USD 101,593 - USD 127,781.

Data Engineer Salary in United States

Data Engineer Salary in Atlanta

Based on 599 job listings - Atlanta, United States 2026

-29% vs 2025

Average salary

$101,593 - $127,781

Median salary

$100,000 - $134,750

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$42K

25th percentile$66K

Median$100K

75th percentile$136K

90th percentile$158K

50% of professionals earn between $65,825 - $136,063 USD

The median salary is $100,000

Compare with national average

Atlanta

Average salary

101,593 - 127,781

Median salary

100,000 - 134,750

599 job openings

United States

Average salary

85,000 - 165,000

Median salary

120,000 - 165,000

48,845 job openings

Other cities

New York3,790 job openings

San Francisco1,336 job openings

Austin1,061 job openings

Seattle950 job openings

Chicago841 job openings

Dallas827 job openings

Boston508 job openings

Charlotte445 job openings

Washington403 job openings

Denver388 job openings

Richmond380 job openings

Houston355 job openings

San Jose300 job openings

Los Angeles292 job openings

Phoenix292 job openings

Columbus237 job openings

Nashville224 job openings

Plano221 job openings

Mclean220 job openings

Jersey City211 job openings

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The average salary for a Data Engineer in Atlanta, United States is USD 101,593 - USD 127,781 per year in 2026, based on 599 job listings.

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