Top Paying Jobs in Ocala, FL (2026)
Ocala, FL has 100 jobs across diverse industries. The highest-paying occupations include Nurse Anesthetists ($188,420), Dentists, General ($159,870), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($145,310). The cost of living index is 95.23 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,373/month.
$114K
Avg. median salary
95.23
Cost of living index
$1,373
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Ocala
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $188K | $90.59/hr |
| 2 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $160K | $76.86/hr |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $145K | $69.86/hr |
| 4 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $139K | $66.81/hr |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $129K | $62.15/hr |
| 6 | Financial Managers | Management | $123K | $59.36/hr |
| 7 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $122K | $58.67/hr |
| 8 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $114K | $54.8/hr |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $113K | $54.41/hr |
| 10 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $110K | $52.88/hr |
| 11 | Software Developers | Technology | $109K | $52.21/hr |
| 12 | Chief Executives | Management | $107K | $51.61/hr |
| 13 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $107K | $51.29/hr |
| 14 | Sales Managers | Management | $105K | $50.64/hr |
| 15 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $105K | $50.4/hr |
| 16 | Data Scientists | Technology | $103K | $49.66/hr |
| 17 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $100K | $48.19/hr |
| 18 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $98K | $47.03/hr |
| 19 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $98K | $46.98/hr |
| 20 | Construction Managers | Management | $96K | $46.29/hr |
| 21 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $96K | $/hr |
| 22 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $95K | $45.73/hr |
| 23 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $95K | $45.65/hr |
| 24 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $95K | $45.64/hr |
| 25 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $93K | $44.92/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Ocala
Cost of living vs. national average-4.8% less expensive
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2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,373/mo
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