Top Paying Jobs in Gainesville, GA
Gainesville, GA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 21,750 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Dentists, General ($210,400), Family Medicine Physicians ($205,820), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($156,450). The cost of living index is 96.77 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,514/month.
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Avg. median salary
96.77
Cost of living index
$1,514
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Gainesville
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $210K | $101.16/hr |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $206K | $98.95/hr |
| 3 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $156K | $75.22/hr |
| 4 | Financial Managers | Management | $145K | $69.64/hr |
| 5 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $145K | $69.61/hr |
| 6 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $141K | $67.97/hr |
| 7 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $140K | $67.37/hr |
| 8 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $136K | $65.61/hr |
| 9 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $136K | $65.34/hr |
| 10 | Marketing Managers | Management | $136K | $65.31/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-3.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,514/mo
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