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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Financial Managers | Management | $139K | $66.72/hr |
| 22 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Technology | $137K | $65.86/hr |
| 23 | Economists | Science | $137K | $65.86/hr |
| 24 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $137K | $65.85/hr |
| 25 | Database Architects | Technology | $137K | $65.69/hr |
| 26 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $136K | $65.43/hr |
| 27 | Emergency Management Directors | Management | $136K | $65.34/hr |
| 28 | Psychologists, All Other | Science | $135K | $64.89/hr |
| 29 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $134K | $64.4/hr |
| 30 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $134K | $64.33/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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