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.
$103K
Avg. median salary
96.73
Cost of living index
$1,493
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Gainesville
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Lawyers | Legal | $132K | $63.54/hr |
| 12 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $129K | $62.14/hr |
| 13 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $129K | $62.09/hr |
| 14 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $126K | $60.79/hr |
| 15 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $126K | $60.79/hr |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $125K | $60.31/hr |
| 17 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $125K | $60.02/hr |
| 18 | Software Developers | Technology | $123K | $59.11/hr |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $123K | $59.04/hr |
| 20 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $122K | $58.45/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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