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Gainesville Employment

Employment and Industries in the Gainesville, Georgia Area

Gainesville is regarded as the trade, industrial and retail center of Northeast Georgia. Poultry processing is a major economic factor for Gainesville. It's often called the chicken capital of the world. The city includes manufacturing industries such as textiles and apparel, automotive parts and industrial machinery. Tourism is also a big part of the economy. In addition, agribusiness is thriving in the region.

The county includes over 40 Fortune 500 companies and forty international companies. The county has attracted companies in industries such as technology manufactures, telecommunications, technical support and software development. The major sectors for employment in Gainesville include poultry processing, education, tourism, manufacturing, healthcare and construction.

Some of the most popular jobs in Gainesville that are primarily filled by college graduates are registered nurses, wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives, teachers, medical and clinical laboratory technicians, medical and health services managers, sales managers, securities, commodities and financial services sales agents; and financial managers.

Shown below is a list of the top industrial employers in the Gainesville region:

  • Elan Pharmaceuticals
  • Theragenics
  • Kiel Laboratories
  • ATEX
  • ZF Industries
  • Rockwell Automation
  • Wrigley Manufacturing Company LLC
  • Siemens VDO
  • Kubota Manufacturing of America
  • Peachtree Doors & Windows

The top non-industrial employers in Gainesville are:

  • Northeast Georgia Medical Center
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance
  • Walmart Super Center
  • Lake Lanier Islands
  • The Longstreet Clinic

Notable information about Gainesville: In 2008 the cost of living index was at 89.2. The national average is 100. The average salary in 2009 was $25,000. Approximately 15% of the population over the age of 25 have a bachelor's degree and about 9% have a graduate degree.

Companies in Gainesville have access to business organizations including:

The Gainesville Times offers up-to-date information about the business endeavors in Gainesville.

Most Popular Jobs in Gainesville, Georgia Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses1,50059,350$41,420 - 78,98024%56%
2Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products1,13054,640$26,160 - 93,4608%51%
3Elementary school teachers, except special education1,06051,390$35,680 - 67,46014%95%
4Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education64054,730$36,780 - 75,8106%96%
5Accountants and auditors33056,670$35,440 - 89,96018%79%
6Chief executives290133,900$35,410 - 2%65%
7Medical and clinical laboratory technicians27031,780$22,630 - 44,47015%51%
8Medical and health services managers210 $ - 16%57%
9Sales managers18092,130$41,430 - 162,30010%69%
10Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents16044,580$24,440 - 63,81025%67%
11Financial managers15087,120$41,490 - 133,45013%60%
12Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products15074,150$32,940 - 122,16012%51%
13Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school15049,980$34,920 - 67,20020%87%
14Lawyers14073,930$44,170 - 89,27011%99%
15Management analysts14065,460$29,640 - 97,94022%78%
16Biological technicians14033,880$22,980 - 41,33016%60%
17Instructional coordinators12046,440$20,580 - 72,64023%79%
18Education administrators, elementary and secondary school11084,980$68,140 - 105,7908%78%
19Pharmacists110104,820$84,570 - 131,98022%97%
20Social and human service assistants10028,790$20,860 - 37,24034%58%
21Training and development specialists9050,820$36,300 - 69,39018%56%
22Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists9043,400$27,450 - 60,71018%56%
23Self-enrichment education teachers9050,940$17,870 - 79,59023%54%
24Civil engineers9061,020$39,210 - 85,05018%87%
25Industrial engineers8070,900$45,150 - 100,49020%74%
26Mechanical engineers8063,730$41,360 - 92,7304%78%
27Educational, vocational, and school counselors8049,010$34,160 - 71,99013%73%
28Network and computer systems administrators7065,460$46,180 - 80,69027%50%
29Financial analysts7066,560$43,830 - 98,30034%87%
30Engineering managers7094,380$61,890 - 126,4407%84%
31Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation6048,170$24,890 - 67,7205%58%
32Physical therapists6069,170$45,980 - 102,70027%89%
33Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists6034,380$26,410 - 45,23011%58%
34Advertising sales agents6040,930$14,390 - 91,85020%56%
35Graphic designers6044,270$30,110 - 64,40010%55%
36Computer systems analysts6070,540$44,950 - 100,63029%68%
37Medical and public health social workers6039,120$31,240 - 49,87024%77%
38Librarians5051,170$37,920 - 66,9504%85%
39Computer and information systems managers5086,750$59,560 - 118,13016%73%
40Marketing managers50108,990$48,780 - 163,47014%69%
41Public relations specialists5046,500$32,320 - 66,44018%81%
42Social and community service managers4048,960$28,100 - 78,19025%72%
43Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other4061,300$33,640 - 98,10017%56%
44Legislators4014,930$12,940 - 17,3501%65%
45Clergy4051,710$26,780 - 81,88019%75%
46Computer programmers4044,780$27,440 - 70,1000%73%
47Market research analysts4062,810$42,060 - 106,09020%82%
48Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists4047,670$27,120 - 63,67018%56%
49Surveyors4053,530$36,250 - 74,26024%82%
50Network systems and data communications analysts4047,800$28,850 - 77,96053%57%
51Purchasing managers4074,660$39,090 - 123,8103%57%
52Education administrators, preschool and child care center/program3032,820$24,370 - 41,26024%78%
53Veterinarians3095,560$69,620 - 156,12035%100%
54Managers, all other3073,800$42,010 - 115,2007%55%
55Education administrators, postsecondary3073,490$48,220 - 102,89014%78%
56Sales and related workers, all other3035,060$16,800 - 41,72014%62%
57Physician assistants30104,880$69,120 - 158,74027%67%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand2,46020,340$16,150 - 28,0402%5%
2Team assemblers1,77026,550$19,590 - 37,3200%5%
3Cashiers1,75017,920$13,540 - 23,070-2%10%
4Retail salespersons1,68026,870$14,190 - 51,89012%25%
5General and operations managers1,60091,480$42,550 - 2%48%
6Stock clerks and order fillers1,49023,140$16,490 - 31,960-7%8%
7Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food1,47015,880$12,860 - 21,89018%5%
8Office clerks, general1,34024,820$14,260 - 35,97013%19%
9Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer1,16037,630$25,470 - 51,84010%4%
10Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers1,14019,530$14,420 - 26,82011%2%
11Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks1,13031,250$18,640 - 45,47013%16%
12Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive1,04025,640$16,250 - 37,2901%18%
13Customer service representatives93033,590$22,020 - 49,45025%22%
14Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers92031,850$26,430 - 38,9705%2%
15Waiters and waitresses90016,370$12,940 - 22,42011%14%
16Maintenance and repair workers, general90034,840$22,160 - 49,54010%6%
17Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners89022,090$13,930 - 32,67015%4%
18Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers89025,660$20,080 - 37,890-6%14%
19Packers and packagers, hand88019,500$13,680 - 26,460-11%3%
20First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers88051,200$28,570 - 87,2506%29%
21Executive secretaries and administrative assistants83039,460$27,260 - 52,59015%18%
22Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders74025,370$14,100 - 38,920-4%5%
23First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers72049,840$32,810 - 73,650-4%15%
24Industrial truck and tractor operators69025,500$20,690 - 33,070-1%2%
25First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers64035,970$21,490 - 56,2204%25%
26Construction laborers60029,250$18,600 - 44,66011%5%
27Teacher assistants58018,950$13,600 - 25,73010%18%
28Truck drivers, light or delivery services55030,890$15,600 - 58,2108%4%
29Receptionists and information clerks54025,830$18,440 - 32,57017%13%
30Child care workers53017,670$13,500 - 22,30018%15%
31Electricians52039,470$24,840 - 54,7407%7%
32Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants51022,660$17,040 - 29,69018%7%
33Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators45032,090$23,150 - 42,6808%3%
34Landscaping and groundskeeping workers44026,450$17,910 - 37,08018%6%
35Butchers and meat cutters41023,080$19,780 - 28,6602%2%
36Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks41027,710$21,010 - 37,9704%6%
37Slaughterers and meat packers40020,450$17,100 - 24,10013%2%
38Production workers, all other39020,660$13,440 - 30,2902%5%
39Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses38036,300$27,550 - 47,75014%7%
40Medical assistants37031,080$22,870 - 40,01035%10%
41Cooks, restaurant36018,370$13,280 - 25,17012%5%
42First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers36054,320$29,980 - 84,3609%10%
43First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers35029,940$17,430 - 41,81011%14%
44Cleaners of vehicles and equipment34018,160$13,390 - 23,85014%3%
45Automotive service technicians and mechanics33032,480$19,410 - 51,15014%4%
46Cooks, fast food33019,280$14,360 - 24,8908%5%
47Carpenters32041,530$25,450 - 74,09010%6%
48Tellers28026,700$18,920 - 37,11014%16%
49Industrial machinery mechanics28035,300$25,630 - 51,3509%5%
50Maids and housekeeping cleaners27017,800$13,070 - 24,29013%5%
51First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers27049,500$29,150 - 72,8907%13%
52Medical secretaries27030,510$21,390 - 39,50017%18%
53Billing and posting clerks and machine operators27031,230$21,560 - 40,8504%15%
54Security guards26024,480$17,510 - 38,44017%13%
55Dental laboratory technicians26037,800$21,580 - 58,0504%12%
56Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters25039,080$25,400 - 56,73011%4%
57Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders25025,400$16,900 - 38,280-4%4%
58Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders24025,790$20,460 - 41,800-8%3%
59Food batchmakers22019,760$13,630 - 27,72011%5%
60Maintenance workers, machinery22028,720$21,730 - 40,0200%0%
61Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic22032,480$17,740 - 40,900-15%0%
62Amusement and recreation attendants22018,520$13,460 - 24,69024%22%
63Sheet metal workers21028,590$21,600 - 37,8507%4%
64Loan interviewers and clerks21037,790$26,480 - 50,1700%24%
65Personal and home care aides21018,040$16,180 - 19,74051%10%
66Emergency medical technicians and paramedics20030,560$22,650 - 40,76019%14%
67Postal service mail carriers200 1%11%
68Machinists20029,070$19,120 - 41,630-2%3%
69Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters19026,680$21,830 - 32,17012%3%
70Dishwashers19014,650$12,670 - 18,27010%3%
71Computer support specialists19044,640$26,190 - 65,20013%43%
72Business teachers, postsecondary19033,060$25,880 - 50,0400%0%
73Interviewers, except eligibility and loan18030,440$22,690 - 39,61010%24%
74Preschool teachers, except special education18020,590$16,020 - 34,30026%43%
75Counter and rental clerks18022,430$13,980 - 34,17023%16%
76Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists18027,770$14,250 - 39,46012%6%
77Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks17016,760$13,220 - 21,31017%14%
78Loan officers17066,310$43,470 - 85,61012%49%
79Cooks, institution and cafeteria17021,750$14,010 - 30,90011%5%
80Education teachers, postsecondary16033,120$25,910 - 48,8900%0%
81Surgeons160211,690$129,260 - 0%0%
82Pharmacy technicians16027,150$20,830 - 32,50032%16%
83Business operations specialists, all other15056,490$32,470 - 81,59021%49%
84Parts salespersons15033,560$22,620 - 48,160-1%6%
85Bill and account collectors14030,310$25,400 - 37,95023%13%
86Cutting, punching, and press machine setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic14026,910$17,760 - 37,820-14%0%
87Production, planning, and expediting clerks14040,990$27,480 - 60,5204%30%
88Bakers13020,920$16,610 - 25,27010%8%
89First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators13044,490$29,140 - 63,81010%17%
90First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand13039,700$24,390 - 51,84013%17%
91Insurance sales agents13050,840$25,210 - 95,76013%45%
92Refuse and recyclable material collectors13019,330$13,180 - 29,1007%3%
93Switchboard operators, including answering service13022,510$16,190 - 31,120-7%10%
94Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products12054,180$34,960 - 76,4500%42%
95Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers11025,630$15,940 - 32,42012%0%
96Dental assistants11031,730$22,420 - 40,45029%9%
97Industrial production managers11086,790$42,430 - 137,010-5%43%
98Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance11037,600$24,430 - 53,8002%11%
99Surveying and mapping technicians11036,630$23,370 - 51,58019%7%
100Administrative services managers11089,280$41,500 - 12%40%
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Jobs More Common Near Gainesville Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers19,5301,14036.4
Slaughterers and meat packers20,45040034.5
Dental laboratory technicians37,80026015.5
Cutting and slicing machine setters, operators, and tenders25,7902409
Education teachers, postsecondary33,1201608.4
Surgeons211,6901607.7
Butchers and meat cutters23,0804107.6
Maintenance workers, machinery28,7202207.5
Business teachers, postsecondary33,0601907.1
Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary39,9101006.4
Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic32,4802206.1
Food batchmakers19,7602206
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers31,8509205.7
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters26,6801905.7
Biological technicians33,8801405.3
Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders25,3707404.9
Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders25,4002504.4
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers25,6608904.3
Medical and clinical laboratory technicians31,7802703.9
Production workers, all other20,6603903.7
Team assemblers26,5501,7703.7
Surveying and mapping technicians36,6301103.4
Sheet metal workers28,5902102.9
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators32,0904502.7
Refuse and recyclable material collectors19,3301302.5
Packers and packagers, hand19,5008802.5
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics30,5602002.5
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers49,8407202.5
Industrial truck and tractor operators25,5006902.5
Industrial machinery mechanics35,3002802.3
Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand20,3402,4602.2
Cleaners of vehicles and equipment18,1603402.2
Chief executives133,9002902.1
Instructional coordinators46,4401202
Loan interviewers and clerks37,7902102
General and operations managers91,4801,6002
Bakers20,9201302
Amusement and recreation attendants18,5202202
Child care workers17,6705301.9
Interviewers, except eligibility and loan30,4401801.7
Switchboard operators, including answering service22,5101301.7
Drywall and ceiling tile installers44,5901001.7
Electricians39,4705201.7
Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks16,7601701.7
Medical and health services managers 2101.7
Stock clerks and order fillers23,1401,4901.6
Elementary school teachers, except special education51,3901,0601.6
Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers25,6301101.6
Medical assistants31,0803701.6
Industrial production managers86,7901101.6

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Gainesville, Georgia Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Administrative services managers89,2801.23110
Loan interviewers and clerks37,7901.19210
First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers51,2001.14880
Customer service representatives33,5901.13930
Tellers26,7001.13280
Loan officers66,3101.12170
Cooks, fast food19,2801.11330
Medical assistants31,0801.11370
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists27,7701.11180
Retail salespersons26,8701.11,680
Parts salespersons33,5601.1150
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers26,4501.09440
Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance37,6001.08110
Receptionists and information clerks25,8301.08540
Interviewers, except eligibility and loan30,4401.07180
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education54,7301.07640
Grinding, lapping, polishing, and buffing machine tool setters, operators, and tenders, metal and plastic32,4801.07220
Truck drivers, light or delivery services30,8901.07550
Surgeons211,6901.06160
Computer support specialists44,6401.06190
Carpenters41,5301.06320
Medical secretaries30,5101.05270
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school84,9801.04110
Dental laboratory technicians37,8001.04260
Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers25,6301.03110
Elementary school teachers, except special education51,3901.031,060
Billing and posting clerks and machine operators31,2301.03270
Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products54,1801.02120
Executive secretaries and administrative assistants39,4601.02830
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products74,1501.02150
Maintenance and repair workers, general34,8401.01900
Stock clerks and order fillers23,1401.011,490
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters26,6801190
Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer37,63011,160
Amusement and recreation attendants18,5201220
Production, planning, and expediting clerks40,9901140
Pharmacists104,8201110
Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school49,9801150
First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers29,9400.99350
Dental assistants31,7300.98110
Bill and account collectors30,3100.98140
Industrial production managers86,7900.98110
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks31,2500.981,130
Office clerks, general24,8200.981,340
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics30,5600.97200
Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks27,7100.97410
Team assemblers26,5500.971,770
Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders25,3700.97740
Security guards24,4800.97260
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products54,6400.971,130

Highest Paying Jobs in Gainesville, Georgia Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Surgeons211,690160
Dentists, general211,340 
Chief executives133,900290
Marketing managers108,99050
Physician assistants104,88030
Pharmacists104,820110
Veterinarians95,56030
Engineering managers94,38070
Sales managers92,130180
General and operations managers91,4801,600
Administrative services managers89,280110
Financial managers87,120150
Industrial production managers86,790110
Computer and information systems managers86,75050
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school84,980110
Construction managers78,18080
Purchasing managers74,66040
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products74,150150
Lawyers73,930140
Managers, all other73,80030
Education administrators, postsecondary73,49030
Industrial engineers70,90080
Computer systems analysts70,54060
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers69,77050
Physical therapists69,17060
Financial analysts66,56070
Loan officers66,310170
Cost estimators66,21070
Network and computer systems administrators65,46070
Management analysts65,460140
Mechanical engineers63,73080
Market research analysts62,81040
Mechanical drafters62,28040
Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other61,30040
Civil engineers61,02090
Dental hygienists60,89080
Registered nurses59,3501,500
Accountants and auditors56,670330
Financial specialists, all other56,550 
Business operations specialists, all other56,490150
Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education54,730640
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products54,6401,130
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers54,320360
Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products54,180120
Surveyors53,53040
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers52,82040
Appraisers and assessors of real estate52,41050
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians51,94080
Clergy51,71040
Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists51,580 

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