SOC 19-4042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health — Gainesville
Gainesville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Gainesville, FL is $50,330 a year, trailing the national median of $55,090 by 8.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Gainesville, FL is $50,330 a year, trailing the national median of $55,090 by 8.6%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $43,930 and $66,630. The lowest tenth earn under $38,050, while the highest tenth earn more than $66,630.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Palm Bay records the highest median at $51,220. Of the 349 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 177th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,050 | −30.9% |
| 25th | $43,930 | −20.3% |
| Median (50th) | $50,330 | −8.6% |
| 75th | $66,630 | +20.9% |
| 90th | $66,630 | +20.9% |
| Mean | $53,710 | −2.5% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Bay | $51,220 | 60 | |
| 2 | Tampa | $50,850 | 300 | |
| 3 | Port St. Lucie | $50,700 | 30 | |
| 4 | Miami | $49,930 | 650 | |
| 5 | North Port | $49,730 | 70 | |
| 6 | Lakeland | $49,430 | 50 | |
| 7 | Cape Coral | $48,680 | 50 | |
| 8 | Jacksonville | $48,050 | 140 | |
| 9 | Panama City | $48,010 | 60 | |
| 10 | Pensacola | $45,990 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gainesville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $50,330 buys what $48,675 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,675US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,330 a year, 8.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,050 to $66,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Palm Bay, at $51,220.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health in Gainesville, FL?
The median annual wage is $50,330, or $24.20 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 $55,090, so pay in Gainesville, FL is 8.6% 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 $66,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,050 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 Palm Bay, at $51,220 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 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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