Top Paying Jobs in Gainesville, FL
Gainesville, FL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 32,230 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Psychiatrists ($404,240), Physicians, All Other ($291,160), Chief Executives ($238,200). The cost of living index is 96.73 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,493/month.
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Avg. median salary
96.73
Cost of living index
$1,493
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Highest paying careers in Gainesville
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $404K | $194.35/hr |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $291K | $139.98/hr |
| 3 | Chief Executives | Management | $238K | $114.52/hr |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $225K | $108.31/hr |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $223K | $107.13/hr |
| 6 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $184K | $88.57/hr |
| 7 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $179K | $86.03/hr |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $146K | $70.24/hr |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $139K | $66.79/hr |
| 10 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $134K | $64.55/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-3.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,493/mo
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