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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $103K | $49.35/hr |
| 32 | Construction Managers | Management | $102K | $49.15/hr |
| 33 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $101K | $48.61/hr |
| 34 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $99K | $47.56/hr |
| 35 | Facilities Managers | Management | $99K | $47.49/hr |
| 36 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.45/hr |
| 37 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $98K | $47.04/hr |
| 38 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $98K | $46.98/hr |
| 39 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.86/hr |
| 40 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.7/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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