In demand
1,882
open postings for registered nurse roles
The most in-demand occupation in Gainesville. Postings for rehabilitation therapist are up 28.6% from a year ago.
University Park, Gainesville
The job market inGainesville
381,862 people work in the Gainesville metro. See where they work, what they do and what they earn.
Job titles
13,926
people work in registered nurse roles
Registered nurse is the most common job title in Gainesville. Research professional is growing fastest, up 6.9% in a year.
Midtown, Gainesville
Largest employer
33,396
people work at University of Florida, the largest employer
Government of the United States of America and State of Florida are the next largest employers in Gainesville.
UF Campus, Gainesville
Hiring
23,272
job postings were active in Gainesville in June 2026
Up 13.0% from a year earlier.
Innovation District, Gainesville
Industries
61,567
people work in healthcare and wellness services
Another 45,743 work in education services and 24,617 in retail and consumer goods.
Northwest Gainesville, Gainesville
Growth
3,291
jobs added over the past year at the largest employers that grew
Net headcount change across the 91 largest employers that grew. Advita Productions SARL grew fastest, up 226.0%.
Northeast Historic District, Gainesville
Pay
$74,049
is the median salary for information technology workers here
The best-paid job function in Gainesville. The median across the US is $67,324.
Duckpond, Gainesville
That's the job market in Gainesville.
Everything behind the story, from the largest employers to what each job pays, is below.
What are the largest companies in Gainesville?
The largest employer in the Gainesville metro is University of Florida, with about 33,396 people working in the area as of June 2026. About 381,862 people work across the metro. Total headcount in the Gainesville metro grew 1.76% over the past year.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: Gainesville, FL (Census CBSA)Data as of June 2026
Workers in the Gainesville metro
381,862
381,862 jobs
12-month headcount change
+1.76%
across the Gainesville metro
Average salary
$70,144
across employers, June 2026
How is the job market in Gainesville?
Gainesville employers had 23,272 active job postings in June 2026, up 13.0% from a year earlier. See job openings and hiring trends.
How many people work in Gainesville?
About 381,862 people work in the Gainesville metro as of June 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce data. Total headcount in the Gainesville metro grew 1.76% over the past year.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Healthcare and wellness services is the largest industry by headcount, at 61,567 jobs, followed by education services (45,743) and retail and consumer goods (24,617). See top industries.
University of Florida is the largest employer, with about 33,396 people in the Gainesville metro. Advita Productions SARL grew fastest among the largest employers, up +226.0%. Employers here had 23,272 active job postings in June 2026. See hiring trends.
- Metro area
- Gainesville, FL
- State
- Florida
- Workers in the metro
- 381,862
- Largest employer
- University of Florida
- Largest industry
- Healthcare and Wellness Services
- 12-month change
- +1.76%
- Data as of
- June 2026
Top 15 largest companies in Gainesville by employees (2026)
University of Florida employs the most people in the Gainesville metro, followed by Government of the United States of America and State of Florida.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Florida | 33,396 | Education Services | ||
| 2 | Government of the United States of America | 8,395 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 3 | State of Florida | 6,082 | Public Sector Management | ||
| 4 | Publix Super Markets, Inc. | 4,632 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 5 | HCA Healthcare, Inc. | 4,238 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 6 | Walmart, Inc. | 3,132 | Retail and Consumer Goods | ||
| 7 | Santa Fe College Gainesville | 1,498 | Education Services | ||
| 8 | Alachua County Public Schools | 1,497 | Education Services | ||
| 9 | Shands Teaching Hospitals & Clinics, Inc. | 1,421 | Healthcare and Wellness | ||
| 10 | Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corp. | 1,415 | Healthcare and Wellness |
Source: Revelio Labs workforce data, Gainesville metro, June 2026. How we count.
This is the top 15. Revelio tracks employers across the Gainesville metro, with headcount by job function, hiring rate and attrition for each.
Walk through the full list with an expertTop industries in Gainesville in 2026
The largest industries in the Gainesville metro by headcount, from Revelio Labs workforce data.
Jobs by industry across the Gainesville metro
Healthcare and wellness services, education services and retail and consumer goods each employ more than 20,000 people here.
Loading- Healthcare and wellness services employs 61,567 people across the metro, the most of any industry.
Source: Revelio Labs, Gainesville, June 2026.
Fastest growing companies in Gainesville (2026)
Advita Productions SARL grew fastest, up +226.0%. 91 of the 200 largest employers in Gainesville added employees over the past year.
Companies growing fastest in Gainesville (June 2025 to June 2026)
Companies shrinking fastest in Gainesville (June 2025 to June 2026)
Percent change in local headcount among the largest employers in the Gainesville metro, June 2025 to June 2026.
The full top 10 growing and shrinking employers in Gainesville, and where people leaving them go next.
See the full list with an expertCompanies hiring the most in Gainesville (2026)
| Company | Active postings |
|---|---|
| HCA Healthcare, Inc. | 564 |
| Dollar General Corp. | 362 |
| Domino's Pizza, Inc. | 334 |
Active postings as of June 2026.
Most common and in-demand jobs in Gainesville (2026)
Share of the Gainesville metro workforce by job function, from career profiles.
Workforce by job function
LoadingSource: Revelio Labs career profiles, Gainesville metro, June 2026.
Most common job titles
- 1Registered Nurse13,926
- 2Physician10,016
- 3Medical Administrative Assistant8,838
Fastest growing job titles
- 1Research Professional+6.9%
- 2Executive+4.6%
- 3Education Administrator+4.3%
In-demand jobs in Gainesville
Occupations with the most active job postings in the Gainesville metro.
| Occupation | Active postings | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 1,882 | -12.1% |
| Physician | 1,634 | +10.4% |
| Rehabilitation Therapist | 1,178 | +28.6% |
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, Gainesville metro, June 2026. Change is active postings vs June 2025.
Gainesville job market: hiring trends (2026)
Gainesville employers had 23,272 active job postings in June 2026, up 13.0% from a year earlier.
23,272
Active job postings
as of June 2026
+13.0%
Change vs last year
active postings vs June 2025
Active job postings by month, Gainesville metro, Jun 2024 to Jun 2026
Loading- Gainesville employers had 23,272 active postings in Jun 2026, up 13.0% from Jun 2025.
- Active postings bottomed at 20,599 in Jun 2025 and peaked at 25,273 in Mar 2026.
Source: Revelio Labs job postings data, deduplicated across job boards and company career sites.
Hiring and attrition rates for every Gainesville employer, broken out by role.
Compare hiring rates with an expertAverage salary in Gainesville (2026)
Median salary by job function in Gainesville
Information technology pays the most. 2 of 10 functions pay above the US median.
Salaries from job postings and modeled compensation. Figures are annual base pay in USD.
Salary by role, seniority and employer in Gainesville, compared with any other metro.
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Gainesville companies: frequently asked questions
University of Florida is the largest employer in the Gainesville metro, with about 33,396 people working in the area as of June 2026.
By local headcount, the 10 largest companies in Gainesville are University of Florida, Government of the United States of America, State of Florida, Publix Super Markets, Inc., HCA Healthcare, Inc., Walmart, Inc., Santa Fe College Gainesville, Alachua County Public Schools, Shands Teaching Hospitals & Clinics, Inc. and Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corp., based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
About 381,862 people work in the Gainesville metro, based on Revelio Labs data as of June 2026.
By headcount across the metro, the biggest industries are healthcare and wellness services (61,567 jobs), education services (45,743) and retail and consumer goods (24,617).
Among the largest employers in the Gainesville metro, Advita Productions SARL (+226.0%), Florida Rocket Lab (+141.7%) and Compass Group Plc (+51.5%) grew fastest from June 2025 to June 2026.
By active job postings, the most in-demand occupations in the Gainesville metro are registered nurse, physician and rehabilitation therapist, as of June 2026.
Gainesville employers had 23,272 active job postings in June 2026, up 13.0% from a year earlier.
Monthly. This page reflects data as of June 2026.
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How we count
Revelio Labs counts the people who work at each employer in a metro area, based on public professional profiles. Each count is the employer's headcount in the metro at the end of the month, and it includes the employer's subsidiaries. We count the whole metro area, not just the city limits. Our counts are statistical estimates, so they can come in below a company's reported headcount, especially where many workers are part-time or seasonal.
Coverage of hourly and frontline jobs
Some workers are more likely to have an online profile than others. White-collar workers show up more than blue-collar workers, and people in big cities show up more than people in smaller ones. To correct for this, Revelio weights its data by occupation, comparing it with official workforce statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, if only a quarter of workers in a role have a profile, each profile we see counts as about four people. Counts for employers with many hourly workers, such as retail, hospitality, and home care, depend most on this adjustment and carry the widest margin.
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Revelio Labs. 'Largest Companies in Gainesville.' Data as of June 2026. reveliolabs.com/locations/cities/gainesville-fl-job-market
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