Civil Engineers Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $75,730 -24% vs national
Median hourly $36.41
10th percentile $65,000
90th percentile $126,270
Employed locally 180
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,000
    25th
    $66,670
    50th (median)
    $75,730
    75th
    $95,740
    90th
    $126,270

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 98% Median Civil Engineers salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $100,040
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $99,680
    Morgantown, WV $99,640
    Savannah, GA $98,770
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $98,690
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $97,440

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $84,590
    Industrial Engineers $92,100
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $57,180
    Engineers, All Other $101,690
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $54,000
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Gainesville, GA is $36.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.73 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Gainesville, GA is 24% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Gainesville?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $65,000 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,670.