SOC 11-9199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Managers, All Other — Gainesville
Gainesville, GA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay in Gainesville, GA is $98,660 a year, 30.5% under the national median of $141,900 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Gainesville, GA is $98,660 a year, 30.5% under the national median of $141,900 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $72,660 and $137,190. The lowest tenth earn under $51,900, while the highest tenth earn more than $182,760.
The area has 530 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.27 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $130,340. Of the 298 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 33rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,900 | −63.4% |
| 25th | $72,660 | −48.8% |
| Median (50th) | $98,660 | −30.5% |
| 75th | $137,190 | −3.3% |
| 90th | $182,760 | +28.8% |
| Mean | $111,040 | −21.7% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $130,340 | 24,490 | |
| 2 | Brunswick | $122,930 | 530 | |
| 3 | Warner Robins | $121,650 | 310 | |
| 4 | Augusta | $118,300 | 920 | |
| 5 | Columbus | $114,330 | 590 | |
| 6 | Albany | $113,330 | 290 | |
| 7 | Hinesville | $105,370 | 80 | |
| 8 | Savannah | $104,670 | 1,010 | |
| 9 | Dalton | $102,740 | 220 | |
| 10 | Macon | $97,580 | 450 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gainesville run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $98,660 goes as far as $102,451 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$98,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$102,451US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $98,660 a year, 30.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,900 to $182,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 530 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $130,340.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Managers, All Other in Gainesville, GA?
The median annual wage is $98,660, or $47.43 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 $141,900, so pay in Gainesville, GA is 30.5% 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 Gainesville, GA earns more than $182,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,900 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 Atlanta, at $130,340 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 530 jobs in this occupation in Gainesville, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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