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Gainesville, FL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay matches the national median ($20.82/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Few reposted listings (23% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+35 this week — 40 added vs 5 removed)

Gainesville, FL job market overview (May 2026)

The Gainesville, FL job market is currently stable, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 273 active job postings tracked here, 44% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Gainesville, FL job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Gainesville, FL.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Store Supervisor / Manager36——
Retail Associate29—$20.75/hr n=4
Cook / Kitchen17——
Server / Host15——
Shift Supervisor / Service Lead13——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time44—$20.82/hr n=10
Full-time17——
Temporary4——
Contract1——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail147—$20.82/hr n=12
Food Service / Restaurants109——
Consumer Goods59—$20.82/hr n=12
Healthcare28——
Transportation & Logistics6——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager36
  • Retail Associate29
  • Cook / Kitchen17
  • Server / Host15
  • Shift Supervisor / Service Lead13
  • Crew / Cashier10

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers11
  • Retail Salespersons9
  • Stockers and Order Fillers6
  • Managers, All Other6
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers6
  • Cooks, Restaurant5

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail147
  • Food Service / Restaurants109
  • Consumer Goods59
  • Healthcare28
  • Transportation & Logistics6
  • Financial Services5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified206 · 75%
  • Part-time44 · 16%
  • Full-time17 · 6%
  • Temporary4 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 0%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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