salary$132,160 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Gainesville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,380per year
Top pay (top 10%)$201,520per year
Jobs in the area600people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Gainesville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,510 a month takes 13.7% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Gainesville, FL?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Gainesville, FL area is $132,160 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $64,380 and $201,520.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Gainesville?
Typical rent of $1,510 a month takes 13.7% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Gainesville, FL metro area.