Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How Georgia compares
Georgia's median is $49,850, $7,700 (13.4%) below the U.S. median. It ranks 32nd, mid-table among the 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $76,070 or more and the bottom 10% under $36,860. That range is about as wide as the national one.
The average ($54,220) is 8.8% above the median, so a group of well-paid mechanics pulls it up.
About 390 marine mechanics work in Georgia, 1.7% of the U.S. total. For the size of its workforce, Georgia has fewer marine mechanics than the U.S. average (0.53×).
Pay distribution: Georgia vs. United States
Georgia median $49,850
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | Georgia annual | Georgia hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,860 | $17.72 | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $45,820 | $22.03 | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $49,850 | $23.97 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $60,750 | $29.21 | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $76,070 | $36.57 | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $54,220 | $26.07 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in Georgia
How much does a marine mechanic make in Georgia?
The median is $49,850 a year, or $23.97 an hour (May 2025). The average is $54,220.
Is Georgia a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 32nd of 50, 13.4% below the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in Georgia?
About 390.