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Average salary by job family in Jacksonville
| Management | $137,220 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $112,650 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $106,700 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $101,850 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $99,920 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $89,600 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $84,960 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $65,070 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $59,790 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $58,010 |
| Community and Social Service | $57,570 |
| Protective Service | $55,880 |
| Construction and Extraction | $55,700 |
| Sales and Related | $51,830 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $49,690 |
| Production | $49,050 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $48,740 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $44,030 |
| Healthcare Support | $42,010 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,920 |
| Personal Care and Service | $38,700 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $36,550 |
Highest-paying jobs in Jacksonville
- Cardiologists$508,850
- Radiologists$334,890
- Nurse Anesthetists$322,640
- Psychiatrists$311,830
- Physicians, All Other$309,630
- Chief Executives$272,340
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$241,870
- Dentists, General$195,840
- Family Medicine Physicians$191,330
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$186,080
Most common jobs in Jacksonville and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 22,390 | $35,950 | $34,360 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 21,480 | $29,920 | $28,470 |
| Registered Nurses | 18,940 | $89,310 | $83,520 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 17,350 | $41,550 | $41,040 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 17,030 | $45,270 | $42,840 |
| General and Operations Managers | 16,870 | $126,740 | $100,870 |
| Cashiers | 15,710 | $32,250 | $30,320 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 15,400 | $41,010 | $38,110 |
| Office Clerks, General | 13,430 | $46,760 | $44,880 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 13,140 | $42,480 | $36,630 |
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Cost of living in Jacksonville
Prices in the Jacksonville area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 99.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $65,700 therefore buys what $66,041 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $352,994, 4.6 times the median household income of $77,013.
$352,994typical home value
$77,013median household income
99.5BEA price parity
1,645,707metro population
Take-home pay in Jacksonville
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,860 | $31,797 | $2,650 |
| Median wage | $48,830 | $41,415 | $3,451 |
| Average wage | $65,700 | $54,970 | $4,581 |
| 75th percentile wage | $77,600 | $63,422 | $5,285 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Jacksonville
Management34 jobs
- Chief Executives$272K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$174K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$173K
- Financial Managers$161K
- Marketing Managers$159K
- Sales Managers$152K
- Human Resources Managers$145K
- Purchasing Managers$144K
- Public Relations Managers$140K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$138K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$136K
- Industrial Production Managers$136K
- Natural Sciences Managers$132K
- Emergency Management Directors$132K
- Training and Development Managers$132K
- Fundraising Managers$129K
- General and Operations Managers$127K
- Construction Managers$126K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$122K
- Managers, All Other$119K
- Administrative Services Managers$117K
- Facilities Managers$112K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$108K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$99K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$96K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$92K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$91K
- Education Administrators, All Other$84K
- Social and Community Service Managers$83K
- Funeral Home Managers$80K
- Food Service Managers$75K
- Lodging Managers$73K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$61K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$59K
Legal7 jobs
Computer and Mathematical18 jobs
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$143K
- Database Architects$142K
- Computer Network Architects$141K
- Actuaries$138K
- Software Developers$131K
- Statisticians$124K
- Data Scientists$120K
- Information Security Analysts$118K
- Database Administrators$114K
- Computer Systems Analysts$107K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$106K
- Computer Programmers$102K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$99K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$98K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$98K
- Operations Research Analysts$87K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$79K
- Computer User Support Specialists$62K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical52 jobs
- Cardiologists$509K
- Radiologists$335K
- Nurse Anesthetists$323K
- Psychiatrists$312K
- Physicians, All Other$310K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$242K
- Dentists, General$196K
- Family Medicine Physicians$191K
- Podiatrists$170K
- Neurologists$158K
- Optometrists$154K
- Veterinarians$144K
- Medical Dosimetrists$141K
- Physician Assistants$134K
- Pharmacists$134K
- Nurse Practitioners$133K
- Chiropractors$104K
- Audiologists$104K
- Radiation Therapists$100K
- Physical Therapists$99K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$96K
- Occupational Therapists$95K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$95K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$92K
- Registered Nurses$89K
- Dental Hygienists$88K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$87K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$86K
- Surgical Assistants$83K
- Respiratory Therapists$80K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$77K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$70K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Surgical Technologists$66K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$66K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$64K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62K
- Paramedics$61K
- Athletic Trainers$60K
- Exercise Physiologists$59K
- Recreational Therapists$57K
- Opticians, Dispensing$56K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$55K
- Medical Records Specialists$54K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$47K
- Psychiatric Technicians$45K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$43K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$42K
- Dietetic Technicians$35K
Architecture and Engineering27 jobs
- Aerospace Engineers$123K
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$122K
- Electrical Engineers$118K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$117K
- Environmental Engineers$116K
- Materials Engineers$114K
- Engineers, All Other$111K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$108K
- Civil Engineers$108K
- Mechanical Engineers$106K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$105K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$105K
- Industrial Engineers$103K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$89K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$88K
- Landscape Architects$86K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$84K
- Surveyors$78K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$72K
- Mechanical Drafters$71K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$69K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Drafters, All Other$65K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$54K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$52K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$159K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$119K
- Financial Risk Specialists$104K
- Project Management Specialists$103K
- Management Analysts$99K
- Insurance Underwriters$93K
- Financial Examiners$89K
- Credit Analysts$89K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$88K
- Accountants and Auditors$88K
- Labor Relations Specialists$87K
- Logisticians$86K
- Budget Analysts$85K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$84K
- Compliance Officers$82K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$81K
- Loan Officers$81K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$79K
- Fundraisers$78K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$78K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$77K
- Cost Estimators$76K
- Human Resources Specialists$76K
- Training and Development Specialists$76K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$74K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$64K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$63K
- Tax Preparers$57K
- Credit Counselors$55K
Life, Physical, and Social Science25 jobs
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$170K
- Economists$138K
- Psychologists, All Other$132K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$129K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$110K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$101K
- Chemists$95K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$91K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$88K
- School Psychologists$87K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$85K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$80K
- Urban and Regional Planners$79K
- Food Science Technicians$78K
- Foresters$77K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$70K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$67K
- Forensic Science Technicians$63K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$63K
- Conservation Scientists$60K
- Chemical Technicians$59K
- Biological Technicians$53K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$53K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$52K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$46K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media25 jobs
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$104K
- Art Directors$102K
- Technical Writers$91K
- Producers and Directors$87K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$84K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$78K
- Public Relations Specialists$76K
- Editors$72K
- Interior Designers$68K
- Interpreters and Translators$67K
- Graphic Designers$67K
- Music Directors and Composers$66K
- Writers and Authors$62K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$62K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$60K
- Film and Video Editors$58K
- Audio and Video Technicians$57K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$56K
- Photographers$56K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$54K
- Designers, All Other$53K
- Broadcast Technicians$53K
- Coaches and Scouts$53K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$43K
- Floral Designers$41K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair38 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$109K
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$86K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$83K
- Avionics Technicians$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$78K
- Millwrights$72K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$71K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$70K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$70K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$67K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$67K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$64K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$63K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$62K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$62K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$59K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$57K
- Home Appliance Repairers$57K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$55K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$54K
- Riggers$54K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$53K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$53K
- Commercial Divers$52K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$52K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$49K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$49K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$47K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$46K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37K
Educational Instruction and Library37 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Curators$83K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$78K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$77K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$76K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$73K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$72K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$71K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$69K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Instructional Coordinators$68K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$67K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$67K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$67K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$67K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$65K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$63K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$61K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$59K
- Farm and Home Management Educators$56K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$54K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$49K
- Library Technicians$42K
- Tutors$39K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$38K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$38K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$68K
- Healthcare Social Workers$66K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65K
- Health Education Specialists$63K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$63K
- Clergy$62K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$55K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$53K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$51K
- Community Health Workers$51K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$49K
- Counselors, All Other$47K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$45K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$45K
- Religious Workers, All Other$44K
Protective Service20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$115K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$99K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$78K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$69K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$66K
- Firefighters$64K
- Transportation Security Screeners$60K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$52K
- Bailiffs$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$48K
- Animal Control Workers$46K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$46K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$43K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$38K
- Security Guards$37K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34K
- School Bus Monitors$31K
Construction and Extraction31 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$68K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$64K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$58K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58K
- Electricians$58K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$54K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$54K
- Carpenters$53K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$52K
- Sheet Metal Workers$52K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$52K
- Glaziers$51K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$50K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$49K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$49K
- Roofers$49K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$49K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$48K
- Tile and Stone Setters$48K
- Pipelayers$47K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$46K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$44K
- Construction Laborers$44K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$43K
- Helpers--Electricians$41K
- Helpers--Carpenters$41K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$39K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$38K
Sales and Related18 jobs
- Sales Engineers$131K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$113K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$95K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$90K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- Insurance Sales Agents$73K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$73K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$69K
- Advertising Sales Agents$66K
- Travel Agents$57K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$53K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$48K
- Parts Salespersons$43K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Telemarketers$36K
- Cashiers$32K
Office and Administrative Support47 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$71K
- Brokerage Clerks$64K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$62K
- Postal Service Clerks$61K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$57K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$57K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$56K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$55K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$55K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$52K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$52K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51K
- Procurement Clerks$51K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$51K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$50K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$50K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$50K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$49K
- Order Clerks$49K
- Bill and Account Collectors$48K
- New Accounts Clerks$48K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$48K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47K
- Office Clerks, General$47K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$46K
- Tellers$45K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- File Clerks$44K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$44K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$40K
- Word Processors and Typists$39K
- Correspondence Clerks$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Couriers and Messengers$37K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$36K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$36K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35K
Production59 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$103K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$70K
- Tool and Die Makers$70K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$63K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$60K
- Machinists$59K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$58K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$53K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$53K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$53K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$52K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$50K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$48K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Furniture Finishers$46K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$46K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$46K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$46K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$46K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Printing Press Operators$45K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$44K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$44K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$42K
- Production Workers, All Other$42K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Upholsterers$42K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$41K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$41K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$41K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$41K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$38K
- Bakers$37K
- Food Batchmakers$36K
- Sewing Machine Operators$36K
- Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers$35K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$35K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$32K
Transportation and Material Moving31 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$166K
- Air Traffic Controllers$157K
- Commercial Pilots$132K
- Ship Engineers$124K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$91K
- Transportation Inspectors$80K
- Crane and Tower Operators$68K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$61K
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$59K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$52K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$52K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$49K
- Light Truck Drivers$46K
- Bus Drivers, School$45K
- Driver/Sales Workers$44K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$44K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$41K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$41K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$39K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$38K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$33K
- Parking Attendants$32K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$69K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$68K
- Massage Therapists$56K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$51K
- Dental Assistants$50K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$47K
- Pharmacy Aides$45K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Medical Transcriptionists$42K
- Phlebotomists$42K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$40K
- Nursing Assistants$40K
- Psychiatric Aides$39K
- Physical Therapist Aides$37K
- Orderlies$36K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$60K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$55K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$47K
- Pest Control Workers$46K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$43K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
Personal Care and Service21 jobs
- Barbers$56K
- Skincare Specialists$55K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$50K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46K
- Residential Advisors$43K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$41K
- Tour and Travel Guides$41K
- Animal Trainers$41K
- Concierges$40K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$39K
- Childcare Workers$37K
- Recreation Workers$37K
- Animal Caretakers$36K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$34K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$34K
- Funeral Attendants$34K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Waiters and Waitresses$42K
- Bartenders$42K
- Cooks, All Other$41K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Food Preparation Workers$36K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$35K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$34K
- Dishwashers$32K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$32K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
- Cooks, Fast Food$30K
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Salary in Jacksonville: questions
What is a good salary in Jacksonville?
Half of all workers in the Jacksonville metro earn less than $48,830 and the average is $65,700. Earning more than $77,600 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Jacksonville to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $70,386, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Jacksonville?
Cardiologists ($508,850), Radiologists ($334,890), Nurse Anesthetists ($322,640).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Jacksonville, FL (27260), all occupations and 579 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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