SOC 19-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Scientists, All Other — Gainesville
Gainesville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay in Gainesville, FL is $63,130 a year, 36.2% under the national median of $98,920 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Gainesville, FL is $63,130 a year, 36.2% under the national median of $98,920 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $47,200 and $92,300. The lowest tenth earn under $42,100, while the highest tenth earn more than $108,450.
The area has 150 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.75 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Orlando records the highest median at $103,380. Of the 349 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 115th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,100 | −57.4% |
| 25th | $47,200 | −52.3% |
| Median (50th) | $63,130 | −36.2% |
| 75th | $92,300 | −6.7% |
| 90th | $108,450 | +9.6% |
| Mean | $71,950 | −27.3% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando | $103,380 | 80 | |
| 2 | Miami | $97,510 | 620 | |
| 3 | Palm Bay | $95,220 | 80 | |
| 4 | Panama City | $93,040 | 30 | |
| 5 | Pensacola | $91,560 | 50 | |
| 6 | Crestview | $90,370 | — | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $83,780 | 180 | |
| 8 | Tampa | $79,780 | 250 | |
| 9 | Cape Coral | $77,720 | 30 | |
| 10 | Port St. Lucie | $66,860 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gainesville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $63,130 buys what $61,054 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 38.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,054US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,130 a year, 36.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,100 to $108,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Orlando, at $103,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Scientists, All Other in Gainesville, FL?
The median annual wage is $63,130, or $30.35 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $98,920, so pay in Gainesville, FL is 36.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Gainesville, FL earns more than $108,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,100 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Orlando, at $103,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Gainesville, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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