SOC 39-9032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Recreation Workers — Gainesville
Gainesville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Recreation Workers in Gainesville, FL is $32,750 per year, 10.4% below the national median of $36,560.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Recreation Workers in Gainesville, FL is $32,750 per year, 10.4% below the national median of $36,560. Half of workers earn between $31,240 and $35,730. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,270 and the ninetieth at $43,730.
Employment stands at 270, or 1.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $38,130. Of the 349 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 333rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,270 | −19.9% |
| 25th | $31,240 | −14.6% |
| Median (50th) | $32,750 | −10.4% |
| 75th | $35,730 | −2.3% |
| 90th | $43,730 | +19.6% |
| Mean | $34,720 | −5.0% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $38,130 | 290 | |
| 2 | Port St. Lucie | $36,910 | 330 | |
| 3 | North Port | $36,860 | 800 | |
| 4 | Tampa | $36,840 | 2,860 | |
| 5 | Cape Coral | $36,830 | 510 | |
| 6 | Wildwood | $36,200 | 150 | |
| 7 | Sebring | $35,940 | 110 | |
| 8 | Crestview | $35,880 | 230 | |
| 9 | Orlando | $35,490 | 2,640 | |
| 10 | Miami | $35,460 | 5,610 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gainesville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $32,750 buys what $31,673 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$32,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,673US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,750 a year, 10.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,270 to $43,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $38,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Recreation Workers in Gainesville, FL?
The median annual wage is $32,750, or $15.74 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 $36,560, so pay in Gainesville, FL is 10.4% 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 $43,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,270 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 Naples, at $38,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 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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