Top Paying Jobs in Punta Gorda, FL
Punta Gorda, FL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 15,680 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Family Medicine Physicians ($232,880), Dentists, General ($171,220), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($168,730). The cost of living index is 100.53 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,470/month.
$81K
Avg. median salary
100.53
Cost of living index
$1,470
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Punta Gorda
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $55K | $26.58/hr |
| 92 | Insurance Sales Agents | Sales | $55K | $26.38/hr |
| 93 | Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $54K | $26.19/hr |
| 94 | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | Production & Manufacturing | $54K | $26.13/hr |
| 95 | Chefs and Head Cooks | Food Service | $54K | $26.13/hr |
| 96 | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | Sales | $54K | $25.96/hr |
| 97 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $54K | $25.77/hr |
| 98 | Public Safety Telecommunicators | Office & Admin | $53K | $25.57/hr |
| 99 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $53K | $25.54/hr |
| 100 | Graphic Designers | Arts & Media | $53K | $25.28/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+0.5% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,470/mo
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