Power Distribution Engineer Salary in Atlanta, GA

How much does a Power Distribution Engineer make in Atlanta, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Power Distribution Engineer in Atlanta, GA is $80,657. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $71,060 to a high of $90,966, with most professionals earning between $75,633 and $86,053.

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Supporting electrical craft leaders by performing/coordinating electrical design and development of new equipment installations and the modification of existing electrical equipment consistent with plant standards.

April 30, 2023

Prepare and modify existing relay drawings including relay panel arrangements, single lines, three lines, AC schematics, equipment wiring, and relay panel wiring.

February 06, 2023

Provide engineering support to ensure design options are evaluated and analyzed for a cost effective, reliable design.

April 07, 2023

Develop, Manage , Audit, Improve and Correct supplier planning and execution of component manufacturing and assembly techniques and quality control processes from the advanced development phase to mass production qualification.

May 08, 2023

Review and specify electrical power requirements for new equipment.

May 14, 2023

Design substations and distribution systems utilizing client standards including bill of materials, yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, ground grid, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC and DC power systems, and cable lists.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Power Distribution Engineer in Atlanta, GA

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What is the average salary for Power Distribution Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Power Distribution Engineer in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Power Distribution Engineer ranges from $75,633 to $86,053 with the average base salary of $80,657. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,670 to $88,242 with the average total cash compensation of $82,325.

View Average Salary for Power Distribution Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$80,657	$75,633 - $86,053
Bonus	$1,669	$1,037 - $2,189
Total Pay	$82,325	$76,670 - $88,242

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Power Distribution Engineer Salary Near Atlanta, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,347 - $85,728	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,417 - $85,807	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,093 - $85,438	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Macon, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,199 - $78,732	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,752 - $82,775	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,288 - $77,695	COMPARE TO Atlanta, GA

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About Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is also the 38th most-populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.8 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. A small portion of the city extends eastward into neighboring DeKalb County. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminating stop of a major state-sp...

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