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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Construction Managers | Management | $107K | $51.54/hr |
| 62 | Marine Engineers and Naval Architects | Engineering | $107K | $51.45/hr |
| 63 | Managers, All Other | Management | $107K | $51.26/hr |
| 64 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $107K | $51.2/hr |
| 65 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $106K | N/A |
| 66 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $105K | $50.29/hr |
| 67 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $104K | $50.17/hr |
| 68 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $104K | $50.09/hr |
| 69 | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | Engineering | $104K | $49.9/hr |
| 70 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $103K | $49.52/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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