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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $67K | $32.08/hr |
| 82 | Postal Service Clerks | Office & Admin | $66K | $31.95/hr |
| 83 | Health Education Specialists | Community & Social | $65K | $31.3/hr |
| 84 | Property Appraisers and Assessors | Business & Finance | $65K | $31.29/hr |
| 85 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $65K | $31.27/hr |
| 86 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $65K | N/A |
| 87 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $65K | $31.04/hr |
| 88 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $64K | $30.84/hr |
| 89 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $64K | $30.81/hr |
| 90 | Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | Education | $64K | N/A |
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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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