Industrial Engineers Salary in Gainesville, GA

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

Median annual salary $92,100 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $44.28
10th percentile $64,460
90th percentile $134,290
Employed locally 220
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,460
    25th
    $75,820
    50th (median)
    $92,100
    75th
    $106,350
    90th
    $134,290

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 119% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 19% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $166,350
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Alaska $142,980
    Charleston, WV $141,900
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $139,130

    Nearby metros — Industrial Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Savannah, GA $107,850
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $104,550
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $102,110
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $101,620
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $101,270
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $99,990

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $84,590
    Civil Engineers $75,730
    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 Industrial Engineers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Gainesville, GA is $44.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.69 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Gainesville, GA is 8.9% below the national median of $101,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $64,460 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,820.