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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Surgical Technologists | Healthcare | $62K | $30.02/hr |
| 62 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $62K | $29.95/hr |
| 63 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $62K | $29.93/hr |
| 64 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $62K | $29.67/hr |
| 65 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | Repair & Maintenance | $61K | $29.38/hr |
| 66 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | Management | $61K | $29.31/hr |
| 67 | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | Community & Social | $61K | $29.27/hr |
| 68 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $61K | $29.25/hr |
| 69 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $61K | $29.12/hr |
| 70 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $61K | $29.09/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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