SOC 17-2112 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Engineers — Hinesville
Hinesville, GA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay in Hinesville, GA is $47,730 a year, 53.4% under the national median of $102,440 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Hinesville, GA is $47,730 a year, 53.4% under the national median of $102,440 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $47,730 and $85,180. The lowest tenth earn under $40,640, while the highest tenth earn more than $97,180.
Within the state, Brunswick records the highest median at $107,740. Of the 122 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 70th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,640 | −60.3% |
| 25th | $47,730 | −53.4% |
| Median (50th) | $47,730 | −53.4% |
| 75th | $85,180 | −16.8% |
| 90th | $97,180 | −5.1% |
| Mean | $64,210 | −37.3% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brunswick | $107,740 | 60 | |
| 2 | Augusta | $106,860 | 700 | |
| 3 | Albany | $104,100 | 70 | |
| 4 | Atlanta | $102,300 | 4,800 | |
| 5 | Warner Robins | $100,480 | 140 | |
| 6 | Savannah | $100,100 | 650 | |
| 7 | Columbus | $98,970 | 250 | |
| 8 | Gainesville | $96,650 | 270 | |
| 9 | Dalton | $95,160 | 200 | |
| 10 | Macon | $95,000 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hinesville run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $47,730 goes as far as $49,564 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 51.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,564US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,730 a year, 53.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,640 to $97,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Brunswick, at $107,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Engineers in Hinesville, GA?
The median annual wage is $47,730, or $22.95 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $102,440, so pay in Hinesville, GA is 53.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hinesville, GA earns more than $97,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,640 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Brunswick, at $107,740 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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