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UF Health · Gainesville, FL
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Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Gainesville, FL
Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Gainesville area earn a median of $22.61 per hour, about $47,030 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $19.93 and $30.27. That ranks 351st of 386 U.S. metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay, and 338th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Gainesville. The free report below lists employers near Gainesville and what they pay.
- $22.61median pay per hour, Gainesville
- $20–$30typical range per hour
- 670employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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UF Health · Gainesville, FL
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EEG Technical Specialist | Neurodiagnostics | Full-time | Days
UF Health · Gainesville, FL
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IT Applications Analyst II | Radiation Oncology Application & Desktop Support
UF Health · Gainesville, FL
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Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in Gainesville, FL
The metro median is 19% below the Florida statewide median of $27.94 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.01 per hour. BLS counts about 670 computer user support specialists employed in the Gainesville metro area, 4.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.06 | $39,640 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $19.93 | $41,450 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.61 | $47,030 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $30.27 | $62,960 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $35.61 | $74,070 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Gainesville ranks
- 351st of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 338th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 18th of 20 Florida metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for healthcare it support specialist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Computer User Support Specialists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Computer User Support Specialists (SOC 15-1232), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
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- Overall prices in Gainesville run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.61 median hour buys what $23.37 buys at the national price level, 19% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Gainesville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$814
- Per year: $40,698
- Per month: $3,392
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Gainesville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Gainesville
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Gainesville.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uf Health Shands Hospital Gainesville, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Va North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville Gainesville, FL | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Florida North Florida Hospital Gainesville, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Healthcare IT Support Specialist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala, FL | 37 mi | $24.67/hr | 70,251 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 61 mi | $26.99/hr | 1,009,833 |
| Palm Coast, FL | 67 mi | $25.38/hr | 106,729 |
| Daytona Beach, FL | 82 mi | $25.38/hr | 86,015 |
| Apopka, FL | 84 mi | $25.46/hr | 62,777 |
| Deltona, FL | 87 mi | $25.38/hr | 100,513 |
Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs in Florida · Healthcare IT Support Specialist jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Florida
Healthcare IT support specialists keep workstations, devices and clinical applications running for care teams.
- Help desk or desktop support experience
- CompTIA A+ or similar for many roles
- Comfort working with clinical staff
Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do healthcare it support specialists make in Gainesville, FL?
Healthcare IT Support Specialists in the Gainesville metro area have a median pay of $22.61 per hour, about $47,030 a year. The middle half earn between $19.93 and $30.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Gainesville a good place for healthcare it support specialists once cost of living is counted?
Gainesville ranks 338th of 341 metro areas for healthcare it support specialist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 351st of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Where do healthcare it support specialists work in Gainesville?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Gainesville, led by Uf Health Shands Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Gainesville as a healthcare it support specialist?
Help desk or desktop support experience. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare it support specialists in Gainesville?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Gainesville and across Florida. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Gainesville.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 7 postings$37.08/ hr$33–$41
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 1 posting$60.58/ hr$50–$72
- ChristianaCareNewark, DE · 1 posting$54.74/ hr$42–$67
- Fairview Health ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 1 posting$53.35/ hr$44–$63
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