Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Jacksonville
579 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Jacksonville belongs to Cooks, Fast Food, at $27,600 per year. The highest is $514,740.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooks, Fast Food | $27,600 | 2,240 | |
| 2 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,470 | 21,480 | |
| 3 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,520 | 970 | |
| 4 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,580 | 2,140 | |
| 5 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,900 | 1,930 | |
| 6 | School Bus Monitors | $29,390 | 600 | |
| 7 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,440 | 2,690 | |
| 8 | Parking Attendants | $29,720 | 750 | |
| 9 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $29,750 | 2,760 | |
| 10 | Funeral Attendants | $29,960 | 100 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiologists | $514,740 | 90 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $416,000 | 340 |
| Radiologists | $384,990 | 80 |
| Physicians, All Other | $349,990 | 2,070 |
| Psychiatrists | $319,610 | 90 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $228,220 | 220 |
| Chief Executives | $225,410 | — |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $174,880 | 40 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $173,920 | 90 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $170,120 | 450 |
| Podiatrists | $169,520 | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $169,010 | 3,000 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,800 | 660 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $166,680 | 750 |
| Dentists, General | $165,350 | 640 |
| Optometrists | $161,560 | 150 |
| Marketing Managers | $156,950 | 1,700 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $151,070 | 120 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | $150,210 | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $138,990 | 1,420 |
| Financial Managers | $138,780 | 4,570 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $136,990 | 60 |
| Economists | $136,990 | 30 |
| Purchasing Managers | $136,970 | 370 |
| Database Architects | $136,640 | 150 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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