Salaries in Gainesville, FL metro area
Typical pay for 349 jobs in the Gainesville, FL metro area. The median for all workers is $47,020 a year ($22.61 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$47,020
Median hourly
$22.61
Workers
152,670
vs U.S. median
-8%
Highest paying jobs in Gainesville, FL
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrist | $404,240 | n/a |
| Physicians, All Other | $291,160 | 440 |
| Chief Executive | $238,200 | 330 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $225,280 | 80 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $222,820 | 100 |
| Dentists, General | $184,220 | 140 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $178,950 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $146,090 | 440 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $138,930 | 90 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,270 | 410 |
| Lawyer | $132,160 | 600 |
| Pharmacist | $129,260 | 540 |
| Physician Assistant | $129,150 | 240 |
| Environmental Engineer | $126,440 | 50 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $126,440 | 800 |
Most common jobs in Gainesville, FL
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 7,470 | $81,870 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,780 | $28,280 |
| Retail Salesperson | 4,220 | $31,830 |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | 3,530 | $31,750 |
| Cashier | 3,090 | $29,710 |
| Nursing Assistant | 2,890 | $36,990 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,780 | $44,950 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,570 | $35,920 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,540 | $35,400 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,440 | $93,220 |
| Customer Service Representative | 2,030 | $38,550 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,800 | $35,500 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,740 | $46,560 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 1,650 | $45,960 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,630 | $38,980 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Florida.
All 349 jobs by category
Management Occupations (25)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (23)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (15)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (13)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (13)Community and Social Service Occupations (13)Legal Occupations (5)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (16)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (11)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (31)Healthcare Support Occupations (12)Protective Service Occupations (13)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (14)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (8)Personal Care and Service Occupations (13)Sales and Related Occupations (15)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (36)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (2)Construction and Extraction Occupations (16)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (21)Production Occupations (19)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (15)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $124,840 | $60.02 | 90 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $75,470 | $36.28 | 120 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $101,110 | $48.61 | 110 |
| Computer Programmer | $78,970 | $37.97 | 50 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,930 | $47.56 | 340 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $47,130 | $22.66 | 710 |
| Data Scientist | $109,800 | $52.79 | 70 |
| Database Administrator | $90,570 | $43.54 | 60 |
| Information Security Analyst | $104,000 | $50.00 | 110 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $73,230 | $35.21 | 650 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $72,800 | $35.00 | 60 |
| Software Developer | $122,950 | $59.11 | 580 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $83,620 | $40.20 | 50 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $74,590 | $35.86 | 80 |
| Web Developer | $82,730 | $39.78 | 70 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $94,050 | $45.22 | 50 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $60,460 | $29.07 | 90 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $53,180 | $25.57 | 50 |
| Civil Engineer | $97,710 | $46.98 | 330 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $70,910 | $34.09 | 40 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $93,400 | $44.91 | 30 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $58,400 | $28.08 | 40 |
| Engineers, All Other | $78,120 | $37.56 | 130 |
| Environmental Engineer | $126,440 | $60.79 | 50 |
| Industrial Engineer | $97,830 | $47.04 | 110 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $75,490 | $36.29 | 180 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $53,640 | $25.79 | 40 |
| Surveyor | $66,290 | $31.87 | 40 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $63,130 | $30.35 | 150 |
| Biological Technician | $49,940 | $24.01 | 80 |
| Chemical Technician | $47,170 | $22.68 | 40 |
| Chemist | $96,110 | $46.21 | 30 |
| Conservation Scientist | $65,480 | $31.48 | 40 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $50,330 | $24.20 | 100 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $55,910 | $26.88 | 170 |
| Forester | $51,500 | $24.76 | 30 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $40,000 | $19.23 | 60 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $79,370 | $38.16 | 100 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $76,400 | $36.73 | 60 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $83,130 | $39.97 | 60 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $55,790 | $26.82 | 110 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $49,280 | $23.69 | 250 |
| Clergy | $56,270 | $27.05 | 70 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $46,840 | $22.52 | 60 |
| Counselors, All Other | $43,780 | $21.05 | 30 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $47,600 | $22.89 | 1,540 |
| Health Education Specialist | $48,670 | $23.40 | 60 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $69,330 | $33.33 | 250 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $55,500 | $26.68 | 130 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $47,240 | $22.71 | 90 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $37,920 | $18.23 | 130 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $40,980 | $19.70 | 390 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $71,960 | $34.59 | 220 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $51,280 | $24.66 | 390 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $178,950 | $86.03 | 40 |
| Lawyer | $132,160 | $63.54 | 600 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $58,800 | $28.27 | 50 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $47,840 | $23.00 | 360 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $50,820 | $24.43 | 30 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $56,080 | $26.96 | 200 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $33,070 | $15.90 | 30 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $56,430 | — | 1,370 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $59,250 | $28.49 | n/a |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $69,610 | — | 140 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $67,060 | $32.24 | 460 |
| Library Technician | $38,590 | $18.55 | 230 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $50,040 | — | 380 |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $35,150 | $16.90 | 680 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $58,730 | — | 620 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $48,160 | $23.15 | 230 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $53,030 | — | 40 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $29,890 | $14.37 | 110 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $79,160 | — | 220 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $35,910 | — | 1,120 |
| Tutor | $35,040 | $16.85 | 230 |
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio and Video Technicians | $46,970 | $22.58 | 110 |
| Editor | $68,730 | $33.04 | 70 |
| Floral Designer | $35,360 | $17.00 | 30 |
| Graphic Designer | $64,310 | $30.92 | 200 |
| Interior Designer | $70,930 | $34.10 | 50 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $38,170 | $18.35 | 120 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $49,970 | $24.02 | 50 |
| Photographer | $35,550 | $17.09 | 30 |
| Producers and Directors | $70,470 | $33.88 | 50 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $62,050 | $29.83 | 380 |
| Technical Writer | $63,730 | $30.64 | 30 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $46,340 | $22.28 | 440 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $47,840 | $23.00 | 210 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $33,320 | $16.02 | 1,430 |
| Massage Therapist | $50,270 | $24.17 | 130 |
| Medical Assistant | $39,100 | $18.80 | 840 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $47,420 | $22.80 | 160 |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,990 | $17.79 | 2,890 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $71,240 | $34.25 | 70 |
| Phlebotomist | $38,880 | $18.69 | 240 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $36,830 | $17.71 | 50 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $68,230 | $32.80 | 170 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $36,510 | $17.56 | 130 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $50,020 | $24.05 | 530 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $52,620 | $25.30 | 80 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $66,350 | $31.90 | 110 |
| Firefighter | $49,380 | $23.74 | 550 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $54,660 | $26.28 | 90 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $77,190 | $37.11 | 170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $96,270 | $46.28 | 140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $45,090 | $21.68 | 50 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $63,050 | $30.31 | 720 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $51,580 | $24.80 | 40 |
| School Bus Monitor | $35,060 | $16.86 | 70 |
| Security Guard | $33,950 | $16.32 | 770 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $63,130 | $30.35 | 40 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $35,050 | $16.85 | 690 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $47,380 | $22.78 | 250 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,400 | $17.50 | 330 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,760 | $17.19 | 1,320 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $33,220 | $15.97 | 130 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,540 | $14.20 | 430 |
| Dishwasher | $29,490 | $14.18 | 460 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,280 | $13.60 | 4,780 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $40,040 | $19.25 | 1,440 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $35,140 | $16.90 | 60 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,050 | $16.85 | 1,320 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $34,310 | $16.50 | 230 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,970 | $13.93 | 500 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $35,400 | $17.02 | 2,540 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $52,410 | $25.20 | 230 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $47,630 | $22.90 | 140 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,500 | $17.07 | 1,800 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $36,170 | $17.39 | 1,020 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $33,680 | $16.19 | 1,280 |
| Pest Control Worker | $44,300 | $21.30 | 110 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $38,890 | $18.70 | 60 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $45,620 | $21.93 | 70 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,400 | $13.65 | 380 |
| Animal Caretaker | $34,680 | $16.67 | 250 |
| Childcare Worker | $30,870 | $14.84 | 320 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $34,930 | $16.79 | 340 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $43,880 | $21.10 | 70 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $41,160 | $19.79 | 60 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $27,930 | $13.43 | 260 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $45,020 | $21.64 | 40 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $33,760 | $16.23 | 30 |
| Recreation Worker | $32,750 | $15.74 | 270 |
| Residential Advisor | $43,870 | $21.09 | 30 |
| Skincare Specialist | $41,930 | $20.16 | 110 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,070 | $13.50 | 60 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $61,100 | $29.38 | 70 |
| Cashier | $29,710 | $14.28 | 3,090 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $36,750 | $17.67 | 320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $61,610 | $29.62 | 140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $47,060 | $22.63 | 1,150 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $48,340 | $23.24 | 510 |
| Parts Salesperson | $36,570 | $17.58 | 220 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $44,730 | $21.50 | 360 |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,830 | $15.30 | 4,220 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $36,020 | $17.32 | 40 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $60,020 | $28.86 | 910 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $60,330 | $29.00 | 860 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $92,890 | $44.66 | 160 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $63,370 | $30.47 | 370 |
| Travel Agent | $45,300 | $21.78 | 30 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Inspector | $35,360 | $17.00 | 40 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $30,640 | $14.73 | 80 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $48,040 | $23.09 | 390 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $46,580 | $22.40 | 160 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $59,670 | $28.69 | 190 |
| Construction Laborer | $41,670 | $20.03 | 1,060 |
| Electrician | $55,680 | $26.77 | 650 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $74,310 | $35.73 | 790 |
| Glazier | $48,140 | $23.14 | 70 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $34,380 | $16.53 | 50 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $38,290 | $18.41 | 100 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $48,190 | $23.17 | 300 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $46,840 | $22.52 | 200 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $45,930 | $22.08 | 50 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $51,600 | $24.81 | 490 |
| Roofer | $46,660 | $22.43 | 340 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $44,790 | $21.54 | 90 |
| Tile and Stone Setters | $46,330 | $22.27 | 40 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker | $35,210 | $16.93 | 140 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $43,460 | $20.90 | 160 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $44,450 | $21.37 | 70 |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $47,360 | $22.77 | 80 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $46,900 | $22.55 | 50 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | $61,290 | $29.47 | 380 |
| Helpers--Production Workers | $37,430 | $18.00 | 60 |
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | $47,700 | $22.93 | 220 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers | $31,390 | $15.09 | 180 |
| Machinist | $49,390 | $23.75 | 120 |
| Medical Appliance Technician | $35,170 | $16.91 | 110 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | $36,930 | $17.76 | 660 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | $38,070 | $18.30 | 110 |
| Power Plant Operator | $78,890 | $37.93 | 50 |
| Printing Press Operator | $38,140 | $18.34 | 110 |
| Production Workers, All Other | $36,780 | $17.68 | 190 |
| Sewing Machine Operator | $32,470 | $15.61 | 70 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | $63,860 | $30.70 | 90 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $47,230 | $22.71 | 150 |
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $35,180 | $16.91 | 60 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $47,050 | $22.62 | 370 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $34,770 | $16.72 | 230 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $36,210 | $17.41 | 280 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $60,940 | $29.30 | 340 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $48,930 | $23.52 | 1,370 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $49,980 | $24.03 | 890 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $38,980 | $18.74 | 1,630 |
| Light Truck Driver | $38,790 | $18.65 | 860 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $43,270 | $20.80 | 30 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $27,810 | $13.37 | 550 |
| Parking Attendant | $32,760 | $15.75 | 50 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $44,880 | $21.58 | 120 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $34,740 | $16.70 | 140 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $35,920 | $17.27 | 2,570 |