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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Population
Highest paying careers in Punta Gorda
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $59K | $28.2/hr |
| 82 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $58K | $27.82/hr |
| 83 | Training and Development Specialists | Business & Finance | $58K | $27.74/hr |
| 84 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $58K | $27.74/hr |
| 85 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $58K | $27.73/hr |
| 86 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $57K | $27.45/hr |
| 87 | Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners | Business & Finance | $57K | $27.36/hr |
| 88 | Massage Therapists | Healthcare Support | $57K | $27.31/hr |
| 89 | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | Community & Social | $56K | $26.73/hr |
| 90 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $55K | $26.68/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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