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Average salary by job family in Gainesville
| Management | $114,070 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $100,560 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $94,720 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $89,050 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $86,350 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $79,330 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $71,820 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $55,680 |
| Protective Service | $54,020 |
| Community and Social Service | $53,670 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $52,770 |
| Construction and Extraction | $52,420 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $51,460 |
| Production | $46,150 |
| Sales and Related | $45,360 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $44,670 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,540 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $40,910 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,120 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $37,520 |
| Personal Care and Service | $36,730 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $35,600 |
Highest-paying jobs in Gainesville
- Psychiatrists$322,070
- Chief Executives$277,830
- Physicians, All Other$272,280
- Family Medicine Physicians$259,480
- Nurse Anesthetists$215,710
- Dentists, General$190,600
- Personal Financial Advisors$186,150
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$179,360
- Physician Assistants$152,930
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$148,960
Most common jobs in Gainesville and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 7,470 | $88,020 | $81,870 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,780 | $30,480 | $28,280 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,220 | $34,460 | $31,830 |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | 3,530 | $34,670 | $31,750 |
| Cashiers | 3,090 | $31,110 | $29,710 |
| Nursing Assistants | 2,890 | $38,040 | $36,990 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,780 | $45,540 | $44,950 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,570 | $37,820 | $35,920 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,540 | $39,920 | $35,400 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,440 | $114,530 | $93,220 |
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Cost of living in Gainesville
Prices in the Gainesville area are 3% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 96.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $59,690 therefore buys what $61,706 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $306,605, 5.2 times the median household income of $58,946.
$306,605typical home value
$58,946median household income
96.7BEA price parity
344,521metro population
Take-home pay in Gainesville
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,730 | $30,889 | $2,574 |
| Median wage | $47,020 | $39,961 | $3,330 |
| Average wage | $59,690 | $50,141 | $4,178 |
| 75th percentile wage | $69,940 | $58,033 | $4,836 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Gainesville
Management25 jobs
- Chief Executives$278K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$149K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$149K
- Marketing Managers$137K
- Industrial Production Managers$137K
- Sales Managers$133K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$132K
- Financial Managers$130K
- Training and Development Managers$125K
- Natural Sciences Managers$123K
- Public Relations Managers$123K
- Human Resources Managers$120K
- Purchasing Managers$119K
- Construction Managers$117K
- General and Operations Managers$115K
- Managers, All Other$107K
- Facilities Managers$101K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$99K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$92K
- Administrative Services Managers$88K
- Social and Community Service Managers$85K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$73K
- Lodging Managers$72K
- Food Service Managers$71K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$59K
Legal5 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical31 jobs
- Psychiatrists$322K
- Physicians, All Other$272K
- Family Medicine Physicians$259K
- Nurse Anesthetists$216K
- Dentists, General$191K
- Physician Assistants$153K
- Veterinarians$131K
- Nurse Practitioners$131K
- Pharmacists$124K
- Physical Therapists$99K
- Chiropractors$98K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$94K
- Occupational Therapists$93K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$91K
- Registered Nurses$88K
- Dental Hygienists$86K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$83K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$81K
- Respiratory Therapists$77K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$72K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Paramedics$58K
- Opticians, Dispensing$57K
- Medical Records Specialists$57K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$56K
- Pharmacy Technicians$46K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$44K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$43K
- Psychiatric Technicians$41K
Computer and Mathematical15 jobs
- Software Developers$124K
- Data Scientists$119K
- Computer Network Architects$118K
- Information Security Analysts$113K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$101K
- Database Administrators$97K
- Computer Systems Analysts$96K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$91K
- Computer Programmers$83K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$83K
- Web Developers$82K
- Operations Research Analysts$79K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$78K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$76K
- Computer User Support Specialists$56K
Architecture and Engineering13 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$110K
- Environmental Engineers$110K
- Civil Engineers$102K
- Industrial Engineers$98K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$96K
- Engineers, All Other$87K
- Mechanical Engineers$83K
- Surveyors$74K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$61K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$60K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$52K
Business and Financial Operations23 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$186K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$110K
- Project Management Specialists$90K
- Management Analysts$89K
- Budget Analysts$88K
- Accountants and Auditors$82K
- Loan Officers$81K
- Insurance Underwriters$79K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$76K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$76K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$75K
- Cost Estimators$75K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$73K
- Logisticians$71K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$70K
- Training and Development Specialists$70K
- Compliance Officers$68K
- Human Resources Specialists$68K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$65K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$57K
- Fundraisers$57K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$46K
Life, Physical, and Social Science13 jobs
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$99K
- Chemists$98K
- Urban and Regional Planners$82K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$81K
- Conservation Scientists$73K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$72K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$65K
- Foresters$64K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$61K
- Chemical Technicians$54K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$54K
- Biological Technicians$53K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$45K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair21 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$74K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$70K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$61K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$61K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$61K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$61K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$56K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$55K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$50K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$47K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$44K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$36K
Protective Service13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$82K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$79K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$62K
- Transportation Security Screeners$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$58K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$54K
- Firefighters$54K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$51K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$49K
- Security Guards$36K
- School Bus Monitors$36K
Community and Social Service13 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$76K
- Healthcare Social Workers$70K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60K
- Clergy$60K
- Health Education Specialists$56K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$50K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$50K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$49K
- Counselors, All Other$45K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$42K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$41K
Educational Instruction and Library16 jobs
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$70K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$69K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$68K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$59K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59K
- Instructional Coordinators$57K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$57K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$56K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$55K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$51K
- Library Technicians$42K
- Tutors$38K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$36K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$32K
Construction and Extraction16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$67K
- Electricians$54K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$51K
- Carpenters$51K
- Glaziers$50K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$48K
- Tile and Stone Setters$48K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47K
- Roofers$47K
- Sheet Metal Workers$44K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$44K
- Construction Laborers$43K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$41K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$35K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media11 jobs
Production19 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$58K
- Machinists$52K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$45K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$44K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$42K
- Printing Press Operators$41K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41K
- Production Workers, All Other$38K
- Helpers--Production Workers$38K
- Bakers$36K
- Sewing Machine Operators$34K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33K
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$99K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$77K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$70K
- Advertising Sales Agents$67K
- Insurance Sales Agents$63K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$55K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$54K
- Travel Agents$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50K
- Parts Salespersons$42K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$41K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Cashiers$31K
Office and Administrative Support36 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$56K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$53K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$53K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$50K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$49K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$48K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$48K
- Procurement Clerks$48K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$47K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Office Clerks, General$46K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$45K
- Tellers$45K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$43K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$42K
- Bill and Account Collectors$41K
- New Accounts Clerks$41K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$41K
- File Clerks$40K
- Couriers and Messengers$40K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$39K
- Data Entry Keyers$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$36K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$35K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
Transportation and Material Moving15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Bus Drivers, School$46K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$45K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Light Truck Drivers$40K
- Driver/Sales Workers$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
- Parking Attendants$34K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$33K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Healthcare Support12 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$69K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$68K
- Massage Therapists$56K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$50K
- Dental Assistants$47K
- Medical Transcriptionists$44K
- Medical Assistants$42K
- Phlebotomists$41K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38K
- Nursing Assistants$38K
- Physical Therapist Aides$37K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$52K
- Pest Control Workers$47K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$44K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$42K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
Personal Care and Service13 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$50K
- Skincare Specialists$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$45K
- Residential Advisors$43K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$42K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$39K
- Animal Caretakers$36K
- Recreation Workers$35K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$33K
- Childcare Workers$32K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$30K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44K
- Bartenders$41K
- Waiters and Waitresses$40K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$35K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$33K
- Cooks, Short Order$33K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$32K
- Dishwashers$31K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
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Salary in Gainesville: questions
What is a good salary in Gainesville?
Half of all workers in the Gainesville metro earn less than $47,020 and the average is $59,690. Earning more than $69,940 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Gainesville to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $68,440, because prices here are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Gainesville?
Psychiatrists ($322,070), Chief Executives ($277,830), Physicians, All Other ($272,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Gainesville, FL (23540), all occupations and 349 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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