SOC 31-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other — Cape Coral
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $45,790, median pay for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in Cape Coral, FL tracks the national median of $48,430 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $45,790, median pay for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in Cape Coral, FL tracks the national median of $48,430 closely. Pay ranges from under $36,240 at the tenth percentile to more than $65,500 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,060 to $59,890.
The area has 150 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.71 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Wildwood records the highest median at $55,060. Of the 431 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 297th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,240 | −25.2% |
| 25th | $38,060 | −21.4% |
| Median (50th) | $45,790 | −5.5% |
| 75th | $59,890 | +23.7% |
| 90th | $65,500 | +35.2% |
| Mean | $49,710 | +2.6% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wildwood | $55,060 | 40 | |
| 2 | Naples | $54,970 | 40 | |
| 3 | Crestview | $54,950 | 80 | |
| 4 | North Port | $51,260 | 130 | |
| 5 | Jacksonville | $49,180 | 410 | |
| 6 | Gainesville | $47,840 | 210 | |
| 7 | Sebastian | $47,370 | 80 | |
| 8 | Miami | $46,770 | 1,340 | |
| 9 | Orlando | $46,450 | 670 | |
| 10 | Ocala | $46,020 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cape Coral run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $45,790 buys what $44,284 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,790as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,284US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,790 a year, 5.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,240 to $65,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wildwood, at $55,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in Cape Coral, FL?
The median annual wage is $45,790, or $22.01 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,430, so pay in Cape Coral, FL is 5.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cape Coral, FL earns more than $65,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,240 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Wildwood, at $55,060 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Cape Coral, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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