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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $123K | $59.28/hr |
| 42 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $123K | $59.21/hr |
| 43 | Data Scientists | Technology | $123K | $58.98/hr |
| 44 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $122K | $58.75/hr |
| 45 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $122K | $58.49/hr |
| 46 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $121K | $58.1/hr |
| 47 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $120K | $57.65/hr |
| 48 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $120K | $57.47/hr |
| 49 | Power Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $120K | $57.48/hr |
| 50 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $119K | $57.42/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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