Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Gainesville
298 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Gainesville belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $17,980 per year. The highest is $210,400.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $17,980 | 1,390 | |
| 2 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,070 | 130 | |
| 3 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $23,160 | 100 | |
| 4 | Bartenders | $24,180 | 150 | |
| 5 | Bailiffs | $26,210 | 40 | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,690 | 2,910 | |
| 7 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,250 | 210 | |
| 8 | Childcare Workers | $27,800 | 260 | |
| 9 | Cooks, Fast Food | $27,890 | 290 | |
| 10 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,340 | 200 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $210,400 | 60 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $205,820 | 110 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $156,450 | 180 |
| Financial Managers | $144,850 | 290 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $144,790 | 30 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $141,380 | 220 |
| Human Resources Managers | $140,120 | 140 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $136,460 | 190 |
| Pharmacists | $135,920 | 210 |
| Marketing Managers | $135,840 | 80 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $134,360 | 270 |
| Sales Managers | $133,390 | 280 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $132,570 | 90 |
| Physicians, All Other | $130,500 | 390 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $126,490 | 30 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $126,120 | 380 |
| Purchasing Managers | $126,010 | 50 |
| Computer Network Architects | $124,260 | 30 |
| Veterinarians | $122,040 | 50 |
| Software Developers | $121,940 | 290 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $116,340 | 140 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $113,740 | 210 |
| Physician Assistants | $111,440 | 70 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $111,430 | 60 |
| Facilities Managers | $106,660 | 70 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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