SOC 25-3099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Teachers and Instructors, All Other — Gainesville
Gainesville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Gainesville, FL comes to $79,160 a year, ahead of the national median of $66,140 by 19.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Gainesville, FL comes to $79,160 a year, ahead of the national median of $66,140 by 19.7%. Pay ranges from under $44,700 at the tenth percentile to more than $96,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,170 to $79,160.
Employment stands at 220, or 1.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Wildwood records the highest median at $90,560. Of the 349 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 63rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,700 | −32.4% |
| 25th | $58,170 | −12.1% |
| Median (50th) | $79,160 | +19.7% |
| 75th | $79,160 | +19.7% |
| 90th | $96,380 | +45.7% |
| Mean | $70,490 | +6.6% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wildwood | $90,560 | 40 | |
| 2 | Crestview | $78,850 | 130 | |
| 3 | Pensacola | $77,400 | 250 | |
| 4 | North Port | $76,610 | 320 | |
| 5 | Tampa | $60,490 | 1,090 | |
| 6 | Panama City | $59,120 | 110 | |
| 7 | Tallahassee | $56,950 | 140 | |
| 8 | Miami | $51,710 | 1,790 | |
| 9 | Lakeland | $50,550 | 140 | |
| 10 | Port St. Lucie | $49,110 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gainesville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $79,160 buys what $76,557 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,557US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,160 a year, 19.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,700 to $96,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wildwood, at $90,560.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in Gainesville, FL?
The median annual wage is $79,160, 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 $66,140, so pay in Gainesville, FL is 19.7% higher. 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 $96,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,700 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 Wildwood, at $90,560 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 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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