Software Developers Salary in Gainesville, GA

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

Median annual salary $124,960 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $60.08
10th percentile $77,690
90th percentile $170,850
Employed locally 250
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,690
    25th
    $98,240
    50th (median)
    $124,960
    75th
    $148,860
    90th
    $170,850

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 161% Median Software Developers salary is 61% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $132,100
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $130,830
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $129,400
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $128,780
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $121,590
    Savannah, GA $120,860

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $52,490
    Computer Systems Analysts $110,130
    Computer Occupations, All Other $81,390
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $95,570
    Information Security Analysts $108,310
    Computer Network Support Specialists $50,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Gainesville, GA is $60.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.51 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Gainesville, GA is 6.1% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Gainesville?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $77,690 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,240.