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Average salary by job family in Punta Gorda
| Management | $114,100 |
|---|---|
| Computer and Mathematical | $103,020 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $95,500 |
| Legal | $92,570 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $92,160 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $80,310 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $73,690 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $61,230 |
| Community and Social Service | $58,930 |
| Protective Service | $55,420 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $53,500 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $53,280 |
| Construction and Extraction | $53,170 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $49,150 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $46,660 |
| Production | $46,180 |
| Sales and Related | $45,330 |
| Healthcare Support | $42,550 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $41,390 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $39,240 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $37,820 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,090 |
Highest-paying jobs in Punta Gorda
- Family Medicine Physicians$223,430
- Physicians, All Other$198,680
- Chief Executives$195,220
- Dentists, General$186,800
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$167,280
- Financial Managers$150,330
- Personal Financial Advisors$147,260
- Marketing Managers$143,480
- Human Resources Managers$134,930
- Pharmacists$134,590
Most common jobs in Punta Gorda and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 2,720 | $35,870 | $34,290 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,780 | $42,270 | $36,360 |
| Cashiers | 1,640 | $32,140 | $30,770 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,570 | $31,040 | $29,100 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,430 | $83,840 | $80,410 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,380 | $110,570 | $89,820 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,300 | $38,200 | $38,970 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,270 | $46,590 | $44,720 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 990 | $37,430 | $36,730 |
| Nursing Assistants | 880 | $38,200 | $36,700 |
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Cost of living in Punta Gorda
Prices in the Punta Gorda area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 100.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $57,300 therefore buys what $57,001 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $298,144, 4.5 times the median household income of $66,154.
$298,144typical home value
$66,154median household income
100.5BEA price parity
195,083metro population
Take-home pay in Punta Gorda
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,670 | $30,841 | $2,570 |
| Median wage | $45,500 | $38,740 | $3,228 |
| Average wage | $57,300 | $48,221 | $4,018 |
| 75th percentile wage | $62,170 | $52,134 | $4,345 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Punta Gorda
Management17 jobs
- Chief Executives$195K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$167K
- Financial Managers$150K
- Marketing Managers$143K
- Human Resources Managers$135K
- Sales Managers$128K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$121K
- Construction Managers$120K
- General and Operations Managers$111K
- Facilities Managers$103K
- Managers, All Other$97K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$91K
- Administrative Services Managers$88K
- Social and Community Service Managers$84K
- Lodging Managers$83K
- Food Service Managers$75K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$72K
Computer and Mathematical5 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical24 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$223K
- Physicians, All Other$199K
- Dentists, General$187K
- Pharmacists$135K
- Veterinarians$133K
- Physician Assistants$131K
- Nurse Practitioners$125K
- Physical Therapists$100K
- Occupational Therapists$100K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$97K
- Dental Hygienists$91K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$86K
- Registered Nurses$84K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$81K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Surgical Technologists$60K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60K
- Opticians, Dispensing$57K
- Medical Records Specialists$50K
- Psychiatric Technicians$48K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$47K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$44K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
Legal3 jobs
Architecture and Engineering4 jobs
Business and Financial Operations16 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$147K
- Management Analysts$113K
- Project Management Specialists$91K
- Loan Officers$88K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$83K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$82K
- Accountants and Auditors$81K
- Cost Estimators$78K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$71K
- Human Resources Specialists$70K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$65K
- Compliance Officers$64K
- Training and Development Specialists$62K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$62K
- Tax Preparers$59K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$57K
Life, Physical, and Social Science3 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media3 jobs
Community and Social Service4 jobs
Protective Service6 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library4 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$71K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$60K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$55K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$52K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$46K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$44K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37K
Construction and Extraction12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$68K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56K
- Electricians$55K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$54K
- Carpenters$52K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52K
- Tile and Stone Setters$49K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47K
- Construction Laborers$46K
- Helpers--Electricians$42K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$40K
Transportation and Material Moving12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Light Truck Drivers$50K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$47K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
- Driver/Sales Workers$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$28K
Office and Administrative Support24 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$65K
- Postal Service Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$55K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$54K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$53K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$47K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$47K
- Office Clerks, General$47K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$46K
- Tellers$45K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$40K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Couriers and Messengers$36K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35K
Production8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$55K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48K
- Printing Press Operators$45K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41K
- Bakers$38K
Sales and Related11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$98K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$81K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$70K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69K
- Insurance Sales Agents$64K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$42K
- Parts Salespersons$42K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Cashiers$32K
Healthcare Support9 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$53K
- Pest Control Workers$47K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$45K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
Food Preparation and Serving Related11 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47K
- Waiters and Waitresses$42K
- Bartenders$42K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Food Preparation Workers$35K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$35K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$32K
- Dishwashers$32K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31K
Personal Care and Service9 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$45K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$43K
- Recreation Workers$38K
- Childcare Workers$36K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$34K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$30K
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Salary in Punta Gorda: questions
What is a good salary in Punta Gorda?
Half of all workers in the Punta Gorda metro earn less than $45,500 and the average is $57,300. Earning more than $62,170 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Punta Gorda to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $71,122, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Punta Gorda?
Family Medicine Physicians ($223,430), Physicians, All Other ($198,680), Chief Executives ($195,220).
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 Punta Gorda, FL (39460), all occupations and 206 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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