SOC 29-1229 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physicians, All Other — Gainesville
Gainesville, GA · 10 metro areas compared
At $130,500, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Physicians, All Other, 50.9% beneath the national figure of $265,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $130,500, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Physicians, All Other, 50.9% beneath the national figure of $265,930. Pay ranges from under $69,140 at the tenth percentile to more than $436,200 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $69,140 to $314,120.
The area has 390 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.7 of every thousand jobs. Savannah leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $357,050. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 14th of 298 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,140 | −74.0% |
| 25th | $69,140 | −74.0% |
| Median (50th) | $130,500 | −50.9% |
| 75th | $314,120 | +18.1% |
| 90th | $436,200 | +64.0% |
| Mean | $192,150 | −27.7% |
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 $130,500 goes as far as $135,514 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 49.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$130,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$135,514US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $130,500 a year, 50.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $69,140 to $436,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 390 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Savannah, at $357,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physicians, All Other in Gainesville, GA?
The median annual wage is $130,500, or $62.74 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 $265,930, so pay in Gainesville, GA is 50.9% 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 $436,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $69,140 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 Savannah, at $357,050 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 390 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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