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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $75K | $35.82/hr |
| 82 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $74K | $35.73/hr |
| 83 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $74K | $35.54/hr |
| 84 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $73K | $35.21/hr |
| 85 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $73K | $35.19/hr |
| 86 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $73K | $35/hr |
| 87 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $72K | $34.59/hr |
| 88 | Occupational Therapy Assistants | Healthcare Support | $71K | $34.25/hr |
| 89 | Interior Designers | Arts & Media | $71K | $34.1/hr |
| 90 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $71K | $34.1/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Gainesville
Cost of living vs. national average-3.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,493/mo
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