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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $134K | $64.33/hr |
| 32 | Sales Managers | Management | $133K | $64.16/hr |
| 33 | Actuaries | Technology | $133K | $63.86/hr |
| 34 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $132K | $63.63/hr |
| 35 | Ship Engineers | Transportation | $131K | $62.79/hr |
| 36 | Software Developers | Technology | $130K | $62.66/hr |
| 37 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Legal | $130K | $62.48/hr |
| 38 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $129K | $62.15/hr |
| 39 | Lawyers | Legal | $128K | $61.5/hr |
| 40 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $125K | $60.13/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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