Mechanical Engineers Salary in Gainesville, GA

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

Median annual salary $84,590 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $40.67
10th percentile $69,600
90th percentile $122,390
Employed locally 240
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,600
    25th
    $72,790
    50th (median)
    $84,590
    75th
    $97,510
    90th
    $122,390

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 109% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $122,920
    Morgantown, WV $108,740
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $103,670
    Logan, UT-ID $103,210
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $103,040
    Michigan $102,730

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $92,100
    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 Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Gainesville, GA is $40.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.14 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Gainesville, GA is 17.3% below the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,600 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,790.