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Gainesville, FL Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Pay is below the national median ($21.28/hr vs $26/hr national)

Gainesville, FL job market overview (June 2026)

The Gainesville, FL job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 355 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • 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 / Manager44$110k n=3—
Retail Associate35—$20.75/hr n=4
Cook / Kitchen20——
Server / Host16——
Food Service15——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time62$147k n=5$20.82/hr n=19
Full-time15—$30/hr n=7
Contract10—$53/hr n=8
Temporary5——
Intern2——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail171$110k n=3$20.82/hr n=12
Food Service / Restaurants116——
Healthcare62$147k n=5$34/hr n=24
Consumer Goods58—$20.82/hr n=12
Professional Services28—$50/hr n=15

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager44
  • Retail Associate35
  • Cook / Kitchen20
  • Server / Host16
  • Food Service15
  • Therapist (PT / OT / Speech)13

Top occupations (SOC)

  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers7
  • Retail Salespersons5
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • General and Operations Managers3
  • Cooks, Restaurant3
  • Bartenders2

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail171
  • Food Service / Restaurants116
  • Healthcare62
  • Consumer Goods58
  • Professional Services28
  • Manufacturing7

Employment mix

  • Unspecified261 · 74%
  • Part-time62 · 17%
  • Full-time15 · 4%
  • Contract10 · 3%
  • Temporary5 · 1%
  • Intern2 · 1%

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