What is the average salary in Punta Gorda, FL?
$55,680a year
Average yearly pay across 206 jobs with official data in the Punta Gorda, FL metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $26.77
- Jobs with data
- 206
- Workers counted
- 49,740
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Family Medicine Physician | $232,900 |
| Dentist | $171,200 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $168,700 |
| Physician | $160,800 |
| Chief Executive | $151,200 |
| Pharmacist | $134,800 |
| Software Developer | $134,500 |
| Physician Assistant | $127,800 |
| Financial Manager | $127,300 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $125,500 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Retail Salesperson | $34,290 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,360 |
| Cashier | $30,770 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $29,100 |
| Registered Nurse | $80,410 |
| General and Operations Manager | $89,820 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $38,970 |
| Office Clerk | $44,720 |
| Cook | $36,730 |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,700 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$74,260
- Chief Executive$151,200
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$168,700
- Construction Manager$98,580
- Facilities Manager$89,040
- Financial Manager$127,300
- Food Service Manager$74,670
- General and Operations Manager$89,820
- Human Resources Manager$125,300
- Lodging Manager$70,200
- Manager$85,050
- Marketing Manager$120,400
- Medical and Health Services Manager$106,100
- Property$60,960
- Sales Manager$112,400
- Social and Community Service Manager$77,260
- Transportation$77,680
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$74,800
- Business Operations Specialist$77,380
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$53,130
- Compliance Officer$50,700
- Cost Estimator$74,380
- Financial and Investment Analyst$78,270
- Human Resources Specialist$61,700
- Loan Officer$71,920
- Management Analyst$99,010
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$63,450
- Meeting$56,920
- Personal Financial Advisor$97,270
- Project Management Specialist$79,890
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$60,110
- Tax Preparer$50,300
- Training and Development Specialist$57,700
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Systems Analyst$101,800
- Computer User Support Specialist$58,910
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$78,160
- Software Developer$134,500
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$112,200
Architecture and engineering
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$64,200
- Civil Engineer$99,230
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$58,660
- Mechanical Engineer$92,220
Life, physical, and social science
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$59,100
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$60,850
- Urban and Regional Planner$57,680
Community and social service
- Child$55,600
- Healthcare Social Worker$68,140
- Social and Human Service Assistant$45,350
- Substance Abuse$60,880
Legal
- Lawyer$102,000
- Legal Support Worker$60,010
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$48,910
Educational instruction and library
- Instructional Coordinator$75,980
- Library Technician$37,100
- Preschool Teacher$35,340
- Teaching Assistant$34,540
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$45,500
- Graphic Designer$52,580
- Public Relations Specialist$55,290
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$83,200
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$60,570
- Dental Hygienist$94,740
- Dentist$171,200
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$82,810
- Family Medicine Physician$232,900
- Health Technologist and Technician$44,040
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$60,380
- Medical Records Specialist$41,520
- Nurse Practitioner$125,500
- Occupational Therapist$100,400
- Optician$60,360
- Pharmacist$134,800
- Pharmacy Technician$43,950
- Physical Therapist$101,000
- Physician$160,800
- Physician Assistant$127,800
- Psychiatric Technician$44,770
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$71,050
- Registered Nurse$80,410
- Speech-Language Pathologist$100,000
- Surgical Technologist$62,450
- Veterinarian$118,600
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$45,250
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$51,020
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$34,500
- Massage Therapist$56,800
- Medical Assistant$44,830
- Medical Transcriptionist$31,200
- Nursing Assistant$36,700
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$72,800
- Physical Therapist Assistant$66,820
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$37,390
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$47,130
- Firefighter$46,170
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$73,910
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$79,040
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$69,700
- Security Guard$36,100
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$35,690
- Chef and Head Cook$54,340
- Cook$37,200
- Cook$36,730
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$32,740
- Dishwasher$30,100
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$29,100
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$45,710
- Food Preparation Worker$36,310
- Host and Hostess$29,170
- Waiter and Waitress$36,360
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$50,730
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$49,800
- Janitor and Cleaner$35,530
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$36,750
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$31,890
- Pest Control Worker$44,470
- Pesticide Handler$44,790
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$28,310
- Animal Caretaker$31,200
- Childcare Worker$34,730
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$38,800
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$46,760
- Hairdresser$29,160
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$40,990
- Recreation Worker$35,330
- Skincare Specialist$43,480
Sales and related
- Cashier$30,770
- Counter and Rental Clerk$37,650
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$85,700
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$48,140
- Insurance Sales Agent$54,880
- Parts Salesperson$37,540
- Real Estate Sales Agent$40,270
- Retail Salesperson$34,290
- Sales Representative$59,990
- Sales Representatives of Service$54,000
- Security$60,120
Office and administrative support
- Billing and Posting Clerk$44,850
- Bookkeeping$47,860
- Courier and Messenger$34,190
- Court$44,040
- Customer Service Representative$38,630
- Data Entry Keyer$39,350
- Dispatcher$44,510
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$62,800
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$62,290
- Hotel$34,280
- Information and Record Clerk$48,020
- Interviewer$40,460
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$39,990
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$50,510
- Office Clerk$44,720
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$50,520
- Postal Service Clerk$64,670
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,700
- Production$49,010
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$53,180
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$37,130
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$43,670
- Shipping$39,760
- Teller$46,160
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$48,530
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$47,150
- Construction and Building Inspector$60,510
- Construction Laborer$45,520
- Electrician$57,860
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$65,880
- Helpers--Electrician$43,580
- Highway Maintenance Worker$36,670
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$48,860
- Painter$47,390
- Plumber$55,490
- Tile and Stone Setter$46,560
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$46,820
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$46,190
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$61,100
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$65,560
- Heating$57,090
- Helpers--Installation$38,760
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$52,480
- Installation$43,140
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$44,430
- Motorboat Mechanic and Service Technician$50,730
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$45,270
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$54,480
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$62,250
- Tire Repairer and Changer$34,470
Production
- Baker$38,940
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$44,060
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$49,090
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$60,460
- Inspector$54,350
- Printing Press Operator$43,590
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$53,600
- Welder$48,040
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$34,260
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,280
- Driver/Sales Worker$34,270
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$60,030
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$46,780
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$40,460
- Laborer and Freight$38,300
- Light Truck Driver$45,580
- Packer and Packager$27,760
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$46,280
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$35,770
- Stocker and Order Filler$38,970
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Punta Gorda, FL?
About $55,680 a year ($26.77 an hour): the average of the 206 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Punta Gorda, FL?
Family Medicine Physician ($232,900), Dentist ($171,200), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($168,700).
What are the most common jobs in Punta Gorda, FL?
Retail Salesperson (2,720 jobs), Waiter and Waitress (1,780 jobs), Cashier (1,640 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.