Median DOL Salary
$71,921
Total DOL Filings
155
Companies Hiring
57
Cost of Living Index
102.8
National avg = 100Location vs National
Alachua, FL$71,921
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Alachua, FL is 18.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Alachua
Highest-Paying Occupations in Alachua
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $69,647 | -28.3% | 6 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $57,658 | -42.3% | 9 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $50,000 | -66.4% | 6 |
| Biological Technicians | $36,088 | -23% | 19 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Florida
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Florida.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $220,500 | 7,580 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $220,350 | 6,640 |
| Physicists | $209,020 | 240 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $197,940 | 6,140 |
| Pediatricians, General | $195,100 | 940 |
| Acupuncturists | $183,530 | N/A |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,680 | 7,600 |
| Neurologists | $165,860 | N/A |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $164,620 | 32,340 |
| Dentists, General | $162,870 | 8,400 |
Salary Trend in Alachua, FL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Alachua, FL has a cost of living index of 102.8, which is 2.8% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $97,276 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $69,647 | $67,750 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $57,658 | $56,088 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $50,000 | $48,638 |
| Biological Technicians | $36,088 | $35,105 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.