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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Population
Highest paying careers in Jacksonville
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $170K | $81.5/hr |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $169K | $81.26/hr |
| 13 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $168K | $80.67/hr |
| 14 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $167K | $80.13/hr |
| 15 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $165K | $79.5/hr |
| 16 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $162K | $77.67/hr |
| 17 | Marketing Managers | Management | $157K | $75.46/hr |
| 18 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Transportation | $151K | N/A |
| 19 | Medical Dosimetrists | Healthcare | $150K | $72.22/hr |
| 20 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $139K | $66.82/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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