SOC 17-2141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mechanical Engineers — Gainesville
Gainesville, GA · 9 metro areas compared
In Gainesville, GA the median wage is $93,420.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Gainesville, GA the median wage is $93,420. That is 10.3% lower than the national median of $104,110. Pay ranges from under $70,980 at the tenth percentile to more than $125,090 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $75,980 to $100,770.
Employment stands at 260, or 2.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Augusta records the highest median at $128,740. Of the 298 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 37th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,980 | −31.8% |
| 25th | $75,980 | −27.0% |
| Median (50th) | $93,420 | −10.3% |
| 75th | $100,770 | −3.2% |
| 90th | $125,090 | +20.2% |
| Mean | $93,560 | −10.1% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gainesville run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $93,420 goes as far as $97,009 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$93,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$97,009US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $93,420 a year, 10.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $70,980 to $125,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Augusta, at $128,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mechanical Engineers in Gainesville, GA?
The median annual wage is $93,420, or $44.91 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 $104,110, so pay in Gainesville, GA is 10.3% 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 $125,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $70,980 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 Augusta, at $128,740 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 260 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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