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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Lodging Managers | Management | $70K | $33.75/hr |
| 52 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $70K | $33.51/hr |
| 53 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $68K | $32.76/hr |
| 54 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $67K | $32.12/hr |
| 55 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $66K | $31.67/hr |
| 56 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $66K | $31.52/hr |
| 57 | Postal Service Clerks | Office & Admin | $65K | $31.09/hr |
| 58 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | Engineering | $64K | $30.87/hr |
| 59 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.51/hr |
| 60 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $63K | $30.19/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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