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.
$136K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Science | $97K | $46.86/hr |
| 92 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $97K | $46.65/hr |
| 93 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $96K | $46.24/hr |
| 94 | Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | Arts & Media | $96K | $46.2/hr |
| 95 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $95K | $45.65/hr |
| 96 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $94K | $45.42/hr |
| 97 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | Management | $91K | $43.68/hr |
| 98 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $90K | $43.5/hr |
| 99 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $90K | $43.21/hr |
| 100 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $90K | $43.17/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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