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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Gainesville
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $119K | $57.41/hr |
| 22 | Sales Managers | Management | $118K | $56.76/hr |
| 23 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $116K | $55.99/hr |
| 24 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $116K | $55.86/hr |
| 25 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $115K | $55.39/hr |
| 26 | Marketing Managers | Management | $114K | $54.88/hr |
| 27 | Data Scientists | Technology | $110K | $52.79/hr |
| 28 | Financial Managers | Management | $109K | $52.33/hr |
| 29 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $105K | $50.5/hr |
| 30 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $104K | $50/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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