Software Developers Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $95,920 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.12
10th percentile $57,830
90th percentile $159,940
Employed locally 830
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,830
    25th
    $68,890
    50th (median)
    $95,920
    75th
    $128,470
    90th
    $159,940

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 163% Median Software Developers salary is 63% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $134,400
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $131,700
    Punta Gorda, FL $130,540
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $129,840
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $128,010
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $127,980

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $47,030
    Computer Systems Analysts $85,090
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $79,040
    Information Security Analysts $102,330
    Computer Network Support Specialists $67,490
    Computer Occupations, All Other $95,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Gainesville, FL is $46.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.37 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Gainesville, FL is 27.9% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Gainesville?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $57,830 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,890.