What is the average salary in Cape Coral, FL?

$59,090a year

Average yearly pay across 432 jobs with official data in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.

Hourly: $28.41
Jobs with data: 432
Workers counted: 293,750

Highest paying jobs

Median yearly pay.

Surgeon	$426,000
Anesthesiologist	$383,600
Psychiatrist	$316,000
Physician	$313,700
Family Medicine Physician	$243,900
Nurse Anesthetist	$205,300
Chief Executive	$202,200
Podiatrist	$194,700
Dentist	$179,000
Architectural and Engineering Manager	$163,600

Most common jobs

Median yearly pay.

Retail Salesperson	$34,650
Registered Nurse	$82,860
Waiter and Waitress	$36,660
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$29,360
General and Operations Manager	$94,730
Cashier	$30,530
Office Clerk	$45,560
Customer Service Representative	$38,180
Construction Laborer	$43,290
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker	$36,790

Management

Administrative Services Manager$79,560
Architectural and Engineering Manager$163,600
Chief Executive$202,200
Compensation and Benefits Manager$126,100
Computer and Information Systems Manager$159,800
Construction Manager$100,700
Education Administrator$95,100
Education Administrator$84,310
Education Administrator$100,900
Education and Childcare Administrator$56,220
Entertainment and Recreation Manager$105,500
Facilities Manager$96,100
Financial Manager$143,800
Food Service Manager$73,560
Fundraising Manager$103,700
General and Operations Manager$94,730
Human Resources Manager$131,600
Industrial Production Manager$111,600
Lodging Manager$81,650
Manager$104,100
Marketing Manager$129,000
Medical and Health Services Manager$110,000
Natural Sciences Manager$97,460
Property$74,700
Public Relations Manager$127,100
Purchasing Manager$127,500
Sales Manager$119,800
Social and Community Service Manager$76,760
Training and Development Manager$109,200
Transportation$87,210

Business and financial operations

Accountant and Auditor$79,420
Budget Analyst$78,470
Business Operations Specialist$73,920
Buyer and Purchasing Agent$76,280
Claims Adjuster$80,160
Compensation$74,780
Compliance Officer$72,480
Cost Estimator$73,760
Credit Analyst$84,500
Credit Counselor$45,050
Financial and Investment Analyst$79,350
Financial Specialist$57,640
Fundraiser$73,100
Human Resources Specialist$64,770
Insurance Underwriter$82,390
Loan Officer$72,770
Logistician$67,500
Management Analyst$88,310
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$65,180
Meeting$55,510
Personal Financial Advisor$99,060
Project Management Specialist$96,600
Property Appraiser and Assessor$62,880
Tax Examiner and Collector$49,740
Tax Preparer$58,020
Training and Development Specialist$62,180

Computer and mathematical

Computer Network Architect$130,200
Computer Network Support Specialist$75,680
Computer Occupation$93,250
Computer Programmer$83,690
Computer Systems Analyst$97,310
Computer User Support Specialist$54,170
Database Administrator$97,570
Information Security Analyst$131,500
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$82,750
Operations Research Analyst$84,590
Software Developer$126,900
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$83,010
Web and Digital Interface Designer$79,710
Web Developer$73,290

Architecture and engineering

Architect$94,110
Architectural and Civil Drafter$62,420
Civil Engineer$84,990
Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$62,460
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$76,350
Electrical Engineer$111,200
Electronics Engineer$97,900
Engineer$74,280
Environmental Engineer$142,700
Health and Safety Engineer$76,280
Industrial Engineer$86,110
Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$73,030
Landscape Architect$80,880
Mechanical Drafter$63,790
Mechanical Engineer$98,140
Surveying and Mapping Technician$49,850
Surveyor$60,940

Life, physical, and social science

Biological Scientist$77,720
Biological Technician$47,910
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$85,330
Environmental Science and Protection Technician$48,680
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$60,850
Forensic Science Technician$63,150
Medical Scientist$83,250
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$80,880
Urban and Regional Planner$89,770

Community and social service

Child$55,650
Clergy$59,630
Community and Social Service Specialist$56,040
Educational$56,760
Health Education Specialist$55,910
Healthcare Social Worker$69,960
Marriage and Family Therapist$48,690
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$48,010
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$48,530
Rehabilitation Counselor$51,460
Social and Human Service Assistant$45,680
Social Worker$56,510
Substance Abuse$54,630

Legal

Educational instruction and library

Business Teacher$69,330
Career/Technical Education Teacher$46,710
Career/Technical Education Teacher$61,610
Educational Instruction and Library Worker$37,740
Elementary School Teacher$60,470
Health Specialties Teacher$67,730
Instructional Coordinator$60,260
Kindergarten Teacher$59,780
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$68,210
Library Technician$50,130
Middle School Teacher$60,370
Nursing Instructor and Teacher$82,800
Postsecondary Teacher$61,080
Preschool Teacher$35,230
Secondary School Teacher$60,270
Self-Enrichment Teacher$46,300
Special Education Teacher$60,340
Substitute Teacher$34,480
Teacher and Instructor$46,640
Teaching Assistant$37,930
Teaching Assistant$36,910
Tutor$38,700

Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media

Art Director$79,740
Athlete and Sports Competitor$107,600
Audio and Video Technician$48,650
Broadcast Technician$48,540
Coach and Scout$48,060
Commercial and Industrial Designer$69,290
Editor$62,710
Film and Video Editor$51,750
Floral Designer$35,890
Graphic Designer$58,110
Interior Designer$59,610
Interpreter and Translator$53,460
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$38,150
Musician and Singer$109,600
News Analyst$57,820
Photographer$45,380
Producer and Director$62,470
Public Relations Specialist$60,820
Writer and Author$64,900

Healthcare practitioners and technical

Anesthesiologist$383,600
Athletic Trainer$60,940
Audiologist$83,550
Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$65,140
Chiropractor$66,670
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$63,560
Dental Hygienist$91,120
Dentist$179,000
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$80,790
Dietetic Technician$34,430
Dietitian and Nutritionist$76,920
Emergency Medical Technician$39,220
Family Medicine Physician$243,900
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$74,650
Health Technologist and Technician$47,700
Hearing Aid Specialist$81,140
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$61,530
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$94,420
Medical Records Specialist$41,130
Nuclear Medicine Technologist$97,370
Nurse Anesthetist$205,300
Nurse Practitioner$129,700
Occupational Therapist$100,900
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$48,220
Optician$59,800
Optometrist$161,500
Paramedic$60,140
Pharmacist$134,900
Pharmacy Technician$44,490
Physical Therapist$101,900
Physician$313,700
Physician Assistant$131,700
Podiatrist$194,700
Psychiatric Technician$46,200
Psychiatrist$316,000
Radiologic Technologist and Technician$77,390
Registered Nurse$82,860
Respiratory Therapist$80,680
Speech-Language Pathologist$99,940
Surgeon$426,000
Surgical Technologist$61,780
Veterinarian$128,900
Veterinary Technologist and Technician$45,860

Healthcare support

Dental Assistant$46,370
Healthcare Support Worker$45,790
Home Health and Personal Care Aide$35,010
Massage Therapist$50,190
Medical Assistant$42,860
Medical Equipment Preparer$47,020
Medical Transcriptionist$43,260
Nursing Assistant$37,510
Occupational Therapy Assistant$73,340
Phlebotomist$38,010
Physical Therapist Aide$37,630
Physical Therapist Assistant$71,100
Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$37,870

Protective service

Correctional Officer and Jailer$44,660
Crossing Guard and Flagger$42,280
Detective and Criminal Investigator$76,310
Fire Inspector and Investigator$78,100
Firefighter$60,000
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$90,570
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$97,380
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$81,330
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$50,740
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$76,710
Private Detective and Investigator$49,870
Protective Service Worker$47,910
Security Guard$34,690
Transportation Security Screener$63,130

Food preparation and serving

Bartender$35,210
Chef and Head Cook$56,220
Cook$28,930
Cook$34,810
Cook$37,240
Cook$34,810
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$30,840
Dishwasher$30,940
Fast Food and Counter Worker$29,360
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$44,990
Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$31,320
Food Preparation Worker$36,560
Food Server$34,800
Host and Hostess$29,940
Waiter and Waitress$36,660

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$47,440
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$51,290
Janitor and Cleaner$35,390
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$36,790
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$33,640
Pest Control Worker$44,490
Pesticide Handler$43,680
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$48,680

Personal care and service

Amusement and Recreation Attendant$28,770
Animal Caretaker$31,560
Baggage Porter and Bellhop$27,040
Childcare Worker$32,310
Concierge$34,430
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$42,210
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$60,850
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$54,350
Funeral Attendant$30,720
Hairdresser$29,760
Locker Room$35,080
Manicurist and Pedicurist$38,530
Mortician$56,210
Personal Care and Service Worker$34,080
Recreation Worker$36,830
Residential Advisor$43,620
Skincare Specialist$44,260
Tour and Travel Guide$35,420
Usher$29,700

Sales and related

Advertising Sales Agent$56,700
Cashier$30,530
Counter and Rental Clerk$38,900
Demonstrator and Product Promoter$30,720
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$83,000
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$48,040
Insurance Sales Agent$59,300
Parts Salesperson$37,960
Real Estate Sales Agent$49,440
Retail Salesperson$34,650
Sale and Related Worker$37,230
Sales Engineer$95,910
Sales Representative$113,300
Sales Representative$61,120
Sales Representatives of Service$57,620
Security$59,120
Telemarketer$36,160
Travel Agent$50,280

Office and administrative support

Bill and Account Collector$45,800
Billing and Posting Clerk$47,450
Bookkeeping$48,980
Cargo and Freight Agent$51,110
Courier and Messenger$37,310
Court$47,890
Customer Service Representative$38,180
Data Entry Keyer$39,000
Dispatcher$48,520
Eligibility Interviewer$36,280
File Clerk$45,520
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$62,850
Hotel$35,190
Human Resources Assistant$44,400
Information and Record Clerk$48,070
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$47,170
Interviewer$45,020
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$48,000
Library Assistant$45,140
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$55,320
Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$36,330
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$43,880
Office and Administrative Support Worker$33,670
Office Clerk$45,560
Order Clerk$39,830
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$50,970
Postal Service Clerk$61,050
Postal Service Mail Carrier$60,550
Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,490
Procurement Clerk$48,330
Production$48,980
Public Safety Telecommunicator$52,700
Receptionist and Information Clerk$36,810
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk$45,610
Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,680
Shipping$39,160
Switchboard Operator$35,290
Teller$45,980
Weigher$42,180
Word Processor and Typist$35,770

Construction and extraction

Brickmason and Blockmason$48,800
Carpenter$49,210
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$48,350
Construction and Building Inspector$74,930
Construction Laborer$43,290
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$47,070
Earth Driller$57,570
Electrician$57,930
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$75,480
Glazier$48,780
Helper$39,500
Helpers--Carpenter$39,090
Helpers--Electrician$39,480
Helpers--Pipelayer$36,760
Helpers--Roofer$39,620
Highway Maintenance Worker$47,550
Miscellaneous Construction and Related Worker$45,950
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$49,330
Painter$46,840
Paving$47,730
Pipelayer$46,630
Plasterer and Stucco Mason$37,130
Plumber$51,690
Roofer$46,890
Sheet Metal Worker$51,180
Tile and Stone Setter$46,660

Installation, maintenance, and repair

Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$65,870
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$50,170
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$46,840
Avionics Technician$66,680
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$62,010
Coin$51,060
Computer$47,100
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$50,740
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$49,420
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$79,490
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$76,280
Heating$58,170
Helpers--Installation$40,040
Home Appliance Repairer$56,270
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$59,760
Installation$47,080
Locksmith and Safe Repairer$51,440
Maintenance and Repair Worker$46,270
Maintenance Worker$60,280
Medical Equipment Repairer$51,220
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$63,070
Motorboat Mechanic and Service Technician$54,580
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$48,750
Rigger$48,340
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$60,440
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$63,390
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$64,780
Tire Repairer and Changer$33,530

Production

Baker$37,540
Butcher and Meat Cutter$45,470
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$44,880
Coating$45,440
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$41,980
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$38,410
Dental Laboratory Technician$78,010
Electrical$38,990
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator$36,630
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$62,990
Food Batchmaker$35,550
Furniture Finisher$46,540
Helpers--Production Worker$37,590
Inspector$44,650
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$46,760
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$31,690
Machinist$54,840
Meat$36,220
Medical Appliance Technician$47,320
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$39,180
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$40,130
Molder$42,320
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$35,760
Printing Press Operator$44,880
Production Worker$37,960
Sewing Machine Operator$36,240
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$47,240
Tailor$29,280
Upholsterer$36,930
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,350
Welder$52,410

Transportation and material moving

Aircraft Service Attendant$40,170
Airfield Operations Specialist$47,170
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$35,050
Bus Driver$40,120
Bus Driver$44,760
Captain$77,630
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$34,200
Commercial Pilot$97,780
Crane and Tower Operator$76,510
Driver/Sales Worker$37,210
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$62,370
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$48,950
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,720
Laborer and Freight$38,490
Light Truck Driver$40,820
Material Moving Worker$39,170
Motor Vehicle Operator$36,570
Motorboat Operator$47,260
Packer and Packager$27,920
Parking Attendant$30,990
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$47,700
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$35,440
Stocker and Order Filler$35,900

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary in Cape Coral, FL?

About $59,090 a year ($28.41 an hour): the average of the 432 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.

What are the highest paying jobs in Cape Coral, FL?

Surgeon ($426,000), Anesthesiologist ($383,600), Psychiatrist ($316,000).

What are the most common jobs in Cape Coral, FL?

Retail Salesperson (12,220 jobs), Registered Nurse (8,700 jobs), Waiter and Waitress (7,980 jobs).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.