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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Database Administrators | Technology | $91K | $43.54/hr |
| 52 | Managers, All Other | Management | $88K | $42.35/hr |
| 53 | Budget Analysts | Business & Finance | $86K | $41.3/hr |
| 54 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $85K | $40.74/hr |
| 55 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $84K | $40.2/hr |
| 56 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $83K | $39.97/hr |
| 57 | Web Developers | Technology | $83K | $39.78/hr |
| 58 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $83K | N/A |
| 59 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $82K | $39.36/hr |
| 60 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $81K | $38.77/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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