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Average salary by job family in Wildwood
| Management | $120,310 |
|---|---|
| Computer and Mathematical | $102,730 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $101,860 |
| Legal | $99,200 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $86,270 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $84,570 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $78,180 |
| Protective Service | $61,400 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $58,780 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $57,550 |
| Community and Social Service | $56,830 |
| Construction and Extraction | $52,610 |
| Production | $50,300 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,780 |
| Sales and Related | $44,910 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $41,560 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $41,210 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,710 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,560 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $37,420 |
| Personal Care and Service | $36,790 |
Highest-paying jobs in Wildwood
- Physicians, All Other$311,210
- Family Medicine Physicians$252,260
- Dentists, General$190,160
- Chief Executives$188,950
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$163,770
- Financial Managers$160,600
- Marketing Managers$154,010
- Lawyers$142,310
- Sales Managers$140,110
- Physician Assistants$139,920
Most common jobs in Wildwood and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,400 | $34,620 | $34,290 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,170 | $42,850 | $36,340 |
| Cashiers | 1,160 | $31,270 | $30,450 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | 980 | $64,210 | $67,770 |
| Registered Nurses | 960 | $82,800 | $77,110 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 930 | $30,300 | $28,810 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 840 | $47,900 | $47,180 |
| General and Operations Managers | 810 | $115,890 | $97,360 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 810 | $35,720 | $34,460 |
| Office Clerks, General | 740 | $45,770 | $43,430 |
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Cost of living in Wildwood
Prices in the Wildwood area are 15% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 85.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $58,950 therefore buys what $69,009 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $389,720, 5.3 times the median household income of $73,297.
$389,720typical home value
$73,297median household income
85.4BEA price parity
137,536metro population
Take-home pay in Wildwood
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,580 | $30,768 | $2,564 |
| Median wage | $45,830 | $39,004 | $3,250 |
| Average wage | $58,950 | $49,547 | $4,129 |
| 75th percentile wage | $65,900 | $55,064 | $4,589 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Wildwood
Management18 jobs
- Chief Executives$189K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$164K
- Financial Managers$161K
- Marketing Managers$154K
- Sales Managers$140K
- Human Resources Managers$132K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$130K
- Industrial Production Managers$125K
- Managers, All Other$125K
- Construction Managers$120K
- General and Operations Managers$116K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$109K
- Administrative Services Managers$105K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$97K
- Facilities Managers$96K
- Social and Community Service Managers$84K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$82K
- Food Service Managers$77K
Computer and Mathematical5 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical21 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$311K
- Family Medicine Physicians$252K
- Dentists, General$190K
- Physician Assistants$140K
- Nurse Practitioners$140K
- Pharmacists$106K
- Physical Therapists$98K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$97K
- Occupational Therapists$89K
- Dental Hygienists$88K
- Registered Nurses$83K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$82K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$56K
- Opticians, Dispensing$56K
- Medical Records Specialists$47K
- Psychiatric Technicians$47K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$42K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$41K
Legal2 jobs
Business and Financial Operations15 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$138K
- Management Analysts$99K
- Project Management Specialists$96K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$92K
- Accountants and Auditors$84K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$84K
- Cost Estimators$83K
- Compliance Officers$79K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79K
- Logisticians$77K
- Loan Officers$76K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$76K
- Human Resources Specialists$75K
- Training and Development Specialists$69K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$47K
Architecture and Engineering5 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science4 jobs
Protective Service6 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair10 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$83K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$63K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$61K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$51K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$50K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$49K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$43K
Educational Instruction and Library6 jobs
Community and Social Service5 jobs
Construction and Extraction12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$68K
- Electricians$56K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$53K
- Carpenters$50K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$48K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$48K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47K
- Construction Laborers$46K
- Pipelayers$46K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$45K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$42K
Production7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$66K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$62K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39K
- Bakers$38K
Office and Administrative Support22 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$62K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$57K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$57K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$53K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$52K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$51K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$51K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$50K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$49K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47K
- Office Clerks, General$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- File Clerks$45K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$44K
- Tellers$41K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40K
- Data Entry Keyers$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$36K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34K
Sales and Related10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$80K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$78K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$61K
- Insurance Sales Agents$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$40K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$31K
Transportation and Material Moving11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$51K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$48K
- Bus Drivers, School$45K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42K
- Light Truck Drivers$38K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$28K
Healthcare Support9 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related11 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Waiters and Waitresses$43K
- Bartenders$41K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31K
- Dishwashers$31K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
Personal Care and Service5 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media3 jobs
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Salary in Wildwood: questions
What is a good salary in Wildwood?
Half of all workers in the Wildwood metro earn less than $45,830 and the average is $58,950. Earning more than $65,900 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Wildwood to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $60,438, because prices here are 15% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Wildwood?
Physicians, All Other ($311,210), Family Medicine Physicians ($252,260), Dentists, General ($190,160).
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 Wildwood-The Villages, FL (48680), all occupations and 192 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 (a city in the same metro).
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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