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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $75K | $36.14/hr |
| 62 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $74K | $35.8/hr |
| 63 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $74K | $35.46/hr |
| 64 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $72K | $34.75/hr |
| 65 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $72K | $34.6/hr |
| 66 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | Engineering | $72K | $34.58/hr |
| 67 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $71K | $34.27/hr |
| 68 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $71K | $34.05/hr |
| 69 | Chefs and Head Cooks | Food Service | $71K | $34.03/hr |
| 70 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $70K | $33.48/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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