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💰 COL Index: 97 — Below Avg Cost

Salaries in Gainesville, FL

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 40 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$68,460
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$70,651
model average ÷ 96.9 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Marketing Manager
$156,154
City 1BR Rent Reference
$1,162
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Gainesville?

$68,460 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$68,460/year
Gross monthly equivalent$5,705/month
Household income context$47,099

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 40-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -1% vs national

Marketing Manager

$156,154
💡 Purchasing-power model $161,150
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $75.07/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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🥈 -1% vs national

Pharmacist

$134,764
💡 Purchasing-power model $139,075
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $64.79/hr
National projected growth -3.0%
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🥉 -1% vs national

Software Developer

$126,076
💡 Purchasing-power model $130,109
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $60.61/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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4️⃣ -1% vs national

Construction Manager

$107,203
💡 Purchasing-power model $110,633
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $51.54/hr
National projected growth +8.0%
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5️⃣ -1% vs national

Project Manager

$100,338
💡 Purchasing-power model $103,548
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $48.24/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 40 Occupations in Gainesville

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (96.9/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 40 occupations.

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1 Marketing Manager $156,154
2 Pharmacist $134,764
3 Software Developer $126,076
4 Construction Manager $107,203
5 Project Manager $100,338
6 Physical Therapist $98,782
7 Financial Analyst $98,089
8 Web Developer $91,887
9 Dental Hygienist $86,715
10 Accountant $85,279
11 Registered Nurse $85,269
12 Data Analyst $82,584
13 Police Officer $74,213
14 Human Resources Specialist $67,020
15 Elementary School Teacher $63,077
16 Plumber $62,760
17 Paralegal $62,166
18 Electrician $60,977
19 Real Estate Agent $60,908
20 Graphic Designer $60,769
21 Firefighter $56,588
22 Carpenter $56,390
23 HVAC Technician $55,152
24 Heavy Truck Driver $52,596
25 Social Worker $49,534
26 Auto Mechanic $49,534
27 Personal Trainer $49,534
28 Chef/Head Cook $49,534
29 Cosmetologist $49,534
30 Nail Technician $49,534
31 Loan Officer $49,534
32 Dental Assistant $49,534
33 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $49,534
34 Pharmacy Technician $49,534
35 Veterinary Technician $49,534
36 Insurance Agent $49,534
37 Welder $49,128
38 Medical Assistant $37,914
39 Security Guard $35,803
40 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $35,427

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Gainesville salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.620×–1.485× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 96.9 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Gainesville

🏠
1BR Rent
$1,162/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,397/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$285,000
📉
Unemployment
3.2%
💳
Median Income
$47,099
🎓
College Educated
58%
🚶
Walk Score
45/100
📊
Cost of Living
97
Below Avg Cost
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❓ Gainesville Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Gainesville mean on this page?

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$68,460 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 40 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Gainesville workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Gainesville?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $5,705 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Gainesville?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Gainesville?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.620×–1.485× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Gainesville

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