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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $100K | $48.15/hr |
| 82 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $100K | $48/hr |
| 83 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $100K | $47.92/hr |
| 84 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $47.84/hr |
| 85 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $99K | $47.82/hr |
| 86 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.76/hr |
| 87 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $99K | $47.73/hr |
| 88 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $99K | $47.73/hr |
| 89 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $99K | $47.71/hr |
| 90 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $99K | $47.62/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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