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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $116K | $56/hr |
| 52 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $115K | $55.39/hr |
| 53 | Statisticians | Technology | $115K | $55.14/hr |
| 54 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $114K | $54.63/hr |
| 55 | Database Administrators | Technology | $114K | $54.57/hr |
| 56 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $112K | $54.04/hr |
| 57 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $112K | $54.02/hr |
| 58 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $111K | $53.51/hr |
| 59 | Audiologists | Healthcare | $111K | $53.5/hr |
| 60 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $109K | $52.35/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-0.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,658/mo
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