Top Paying Jobs in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville, FL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 106,200 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Cardiologists ($514,740), Nurse Anesthetists ($416,000), Radiologists ($384,990). The cost of living index is 99.48 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,658/month.
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Avg. median salary
99.48
Cost of living index
$1,658
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Jacksonville
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologists | Healthcare | $515K | $247.47/hr |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $416K | $200/hr |
| 3 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $385K | $185.09/hr |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $350K | $168.27/hr |
| 5 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $320K | $153.66/hr |
| 6 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $228K | $109.72/hr |
| 7 | Chief Executives | Management | $225K | $108.37/hr |
| 8 | Biochemists and Biophysicists | Science | $175K | $84.08/hr |
| 9 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $174K | $83.62/hr |
| 10 | Air Traffic Controllers | Transportation | $170K | $81.79/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Jacksonville
Cost of living vs. national average-0.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,658/mo
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