New report finds low number of six-figure jobs in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Earning a six-figure income is a goal for many Americans, but few actually achieve it. Especially in Duval County.

A new report found that only 3.0% of workers in Jacksonville have jobs that typically pay six figures or more.

Researchers at Volusion analyzed data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Here is a summary of the data:

• Share of employment in six-figure occupations: 3.0%
• Percent change in six-figure employment (2015-2018): -3.1%
• Total employment in six-figure occupations: 20,100
• Median annual wage across all occupations: $35,790
• Most over-indexed six-figure occupation: Air Traffic Controllers
• Highest-paying six-figure occupations: Family and General Practitioners; Psychiatrists

For reference, here are the statistics for the entire United States:

• Share of employment in six-figure occupations: 6.7%
• Percent change in six-figure employment (2015-2018): 84.6%
• Total employment in six-figure occupations: 9,705,350
• Median annual wage across all occupations: $38,640
• Most over-indexed six-figure occupation: N/A
• Highest-paying six-figure occupation: Surgeons

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