Jobs, pay and daily life in Jacksonville, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Jacksonville is a city in Florida with 1,009,831 residents. The median household earns $72,389 a year and the median rent is $1,568 a month, which is 26.0% of the median household income. It is part of the Jacksonville, FL metropolitan area, where BLS counts 765,930 jobs.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 22,390 | 1.17 | $34,360 | $28,340 | $46,010 | -3% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 21,480 | 1.13 | $28,470 | $27,460 | $35,300 | -9% |
| Registered Nurses | 18,940 | 1.14 | $83,520 | $68,950 | $104,870 | -14% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 17,350 | 1.19 | $41,040 | $31,250 | $49,190 | +2% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 17,030 | 1.33 | $42,840 | $32,130 | $62,190 | -4% |
| General and Operations Managers | 16,870 | 0.98 | $100,870 | $50,470 | $221,030 | -5% |
| Cashiers | 15,710 | 1.03 | $30,320 | $27,930 | $37,740 | -8% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 15,400 | 1.10 | $38,110 | $31,570 | $57,900 | +2% |
| Office Clerks, General | 13,430 | 1.11 | $44,880 | $31,570 | $65,140 | -0% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 13,140 | 1.18 | $36,630 | $27,740 | $64,190 | +4% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 13,100 | 1.29 | $55,630 | $38,620 | $78,160 | -5% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 8,450 | 0.78 | $35,450 | $29,620 | $45,990 | -4% |
| Nursing Assistants | 7,960 | 1.12 | $37,760 | $35,320 | $46,160 | -11% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 7,770 | 1.12 | $36,770 | $30,320 | $45,040 | -2% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 7,710 | 1.02 | $47,380 | $35,030 | $75,630 | -4% |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 7,710 | 1.63 | $43,880 | $36,210 | $55,240 | -4% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 7,700 | 1.24 | $61,550 | $37,530 | $129,540 | -12% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 7,640 | 1.08 | $65,590 | $43,710 | $103,110 | -6% |
| Security Guards | 7,430 | 1.18 | $35,340 | $29,730 | $47,270 | -7% |
| Software Developers | 7,200 | 0.87 | $130,330 | $80,720 | $170,580 | -4% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 2,070 | 1.22 | $349,990 | $81,810 | $464,230 | +32% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 3,000 | 0.91 | $169,010 | $103,170 | $248,590 | -4% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 660 | 0.61 | $167,800 | $108,900 | $249,530 | -2% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 750 | 1.42 | $166,680 | $62,810 | $335,510 | -32% |
| Dentists, General | 640 | 1.04 | $165,350 | $136,700 | $299,990 | -3% |
| Marketing Managers | 1,700 | 0.87 | $156,950 | $80,810 | $250,500 | -6% |
| Pharmacists | 1,420 | 0.89 | $138,990 | $62,500 | $162,520 | -1% |
| Financial Managers | 4,570 | 1.10 | $138,780 | $76,640 | $275,680 | -17% |
| Computer Network Architects | 820 | 0.92 | $136,100 | $87,130 | $175,080 | +2% |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,040 | 0.95 | $133,950 | $69,630 | $223,050 | -10% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 2,310 | 1.45 | $133,810 | $108,290 | $162,160 | +1% |
| Sales Managers | 3,340 | 1.06 | $133,460 | $72,680 | $254,270 | -10% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,100 | 1.38 | $132,350 | $104,550 | $170,440 | -3% |
| Software Developers | 7,200 | 0.87 | $130,330 | $80,720 | $170,580 | -4% |
| Lawyers | 3,760 | 1.01 | $127,920 | $66,500 | $225,360 | -20% |
| Data Scientists | 880 | 0.68 | $122,680 | $62,710 | $165,370 | +2% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 770 | 0.63 | $122,190 | $72,790 | $214,270 | -3% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 3,140 | 1.07 | $121,660 | $70,610 | $211,130 | -2% |
| Electrical Engineers | 570 | 0.58 | $116,480 | $74,530 | $165,610 | -3% |
| Engineers, All Other | 570 | 0.75 | $112,400 | $59,030 | $157,470 | -9% |
These figures are for the whole Jacksonville, FL metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $48,830 (US $50,980); unemployment 4.5% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 21.0% |
| Retail trade | 12.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 12.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 10.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 8.2% |
| Construction | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6.1% |
| Other services | 5.2% |
| Public administration | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.3% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.9% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 15.0% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 9.5% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,389 |
| Income per person | $39,415 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,568 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 26.0% |
| Median home value | $325,300 |
| Homeowners | 58.1% |
| Poverty rate | 12.3% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 99.5 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $48,830 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: No state tax on wages.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 90.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 34.4% |
| Born abroad | 14.2% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 65.8% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11.2 | 52 | 73 |
| Feb | 13.4 | 56 | 81 |
| Mar | 16.6 | 62 | 82 |
| Apr | 20.6 | 69 | 76 |
| May | 24.6 | 76 | 91 |
| Jun | 26.9 | 80 | 187 |
| Jul | 27.6 | 82 | 158 |
| Aug | 27.4 | 81 | 176 |
| Sep | 25.6 | 78 | 147 |
| Oct | 21.5 | 71 | 82 |
| Nov | 16.5 | 62 | 53 |
| Dec | 13.4 | 56 | 80 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | FL | 61 mi | 145,702 | $46,195 | $1,296 |
| Savannah | GA | 119 mi | 147,898 | $57,137 | $1,382 |
| Orlando | FL | 135 mi | 334,871 | $77,597 | $1,841 |
| Tallahassee | FL | 155 mi | 201,875 | $57,409 | $1,293 |
| Lakeland | FL | 159 mi | 119,961 | $64,185 | $1,395 |
| Tampa | FL | 171 mi | 414,575 | $84,114 | $1,898 |
| Palm Bay | FL | 175 mi | 130,132 | $72,614 | $1,601 |
| St. Petersburg | FL | 187 mi | 262,732 | $75,192 | $1,663 |
| Charleston | SC | 199 mi | 154,338 | $92,414 | $1,722 |
| North Charleston | SC | 202 mi | 119,913 | $62,956 | $1,430 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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1,009,831 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,568 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 26.0% of the median household income.
$72,389 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
4.5% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
Florida. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.