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# Jobs in Gainesville, FL — Salary & Top Employers

**State:** [Florida Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/florida?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 1,063

**Hiring momentum:** -24.2% — 50 new postings in the last 28 days vs 66 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 1,641
- Median salary: $47K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $36K – $75K
- Remote share: 5.1%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 1,641 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Gainesville, FL runs 33% below the United States median ($47K vs $70K).
- New postings for Gainesville, FL fell 24% in the last 28 days (50 vs 66 in the 28 days before).
- Industries with the most postings in Gainesville, FL: Hospitals and Health Care (15% of all postings), followed by Retail and Restaurants.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Gainesville, FL

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 250 | $58K |
| Retail | 225 | $35K |
| Restaurants | 116 | — |
| Real Estate | 97 | — |
| Food & Beverage Services | 67 | $40K |
| Law Enforcement | 59 | $59K |
| Civil Engineering | 48 | — |
| Wellness & Fitness | 46 | — |
| Hospitality | 46 | — |
| Utilities | 42 | $40K |

## Top roles hiring in Gainesville, FL

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 78 | — |
| Customer Service Representative | 60 | — |
| Assistant Manager | 46 | — |
| Delivery Driver | 43 | — |
| Registered Nurse | 42 | — |
| General Manager | 32 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Gainesville, FL

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 85 |
| [Starbucks Jobs & Careers — Coffee & Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/starbucks?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 32 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 49 employers filed 318 petitions; 2% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Gainesville, FL

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Florida | 221 | $90K |
| Advita Ortho | 24 | — |
| Amazon | 6 | — |
| BLUE ORTHO | 5 | — |
| Tower Hill Insurance Group | 5 | — |

[All H1B sponsors in Gainesville, FL](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/gainesville-fl?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Gainesville, FL?

Education, healthcare, and research lead hiring in Gainesville, driven primarily by the University of Florida and UF Health. Technology, retail, and government roles also represent a significant share of the local job market.
### What salaries are typical for jobs in Gainesville, FL?

Salaries in Gainesville are influenced by the large public-sector and university employment base. Research, healthcare, and IT roles at UF and UF Health tend to pay above state median, while entry-level service roles are closer to statewide averages.
### Who are the top employers hiring in Gainesville?

The University of Florida, UF Health Shands Hospital, the VA Medical Center, and Alachua County government are among the city's largest employers. A growing cluster of biotech and software firms spun out from UF also recruits locally.
### Are remote jobs available in Gainesville, FL?

Remote and hybrid roles exist in Gainesville, especially in IT, research administration, and professional services. Many UF-affiliated positions and private tech firms offer hybrid arrangements.
### How do I find jobs in nearby North Florida cities?

From this page, navigate to Tallahassee or Ocala city job pages, or visit the Florida jobs page to search across the entire state.
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