SOC 43-9199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other — Gainesville
Gainesville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $31,750, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other, 30.5% beneath the national figure of $45,670.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $31,750, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other, 30.5% beneath the national figure of $45,670. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $31,750 and $36,620. The lowest tenth earn under $31,750, while the highest tenth earn more than $36,620.
The area has 3,530 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 18.70 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Homosassa Springs leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $53,380. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 336th of 349 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,750 | −30.5% |
| 25th | $31,750 | −30.5% |
| Median (50th) | $31,750 | −30.5% |
| 75th | $36,620 | −19.8% |
| 90th | $36,620 | −19.8% |
| Mean | $34,670 | −24.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homosassa Springs | $53,380 | 40 | |
| 2 | Naples | $52,440 | 190 | |
| 3 | Punta Gorda | $50,510 | 70 | |
| 4 | Crestview | $49,440 | 160 | |
| 5 | Wildwood | $48,510 | 50 | |
| 6 | Palm Bay | $47,850 | 260 | |
| 7 | Sebastian | $47,110 | 50 | |
| 8 | Ocala | $46,270 | 160 | |
| 9 | Miami | $45,420 | 6,730 | |
| 10 | Deltona | $45,150 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gainesville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $31,750 buys what $30,706 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 32.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$31,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,706US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $31,750 a year, 30.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,750 to $36,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,530 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Homosassa Springs, at $53,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other in Gainesville, FL?
The median annual wage is $31,750, or $15.26 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 $45,670, so pay in Gainesville, FL is 30.5% 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 $36,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,750 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 Homosassa Springs, at $53,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,530 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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