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Average salary by job family in Ocala
Highest-paying jobs in Ocala
- Psychiatrists$351,010
- Physicians, All Other$240,660
- Family Medicine Physicians$219,350
- Nurse Anesthetists$216,780
- Dentists, General$184,130
- Chief Executives$177,890
- Sales Engineers$176,450
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$165,380
- Financial Managers$149,940
- Optometrists$145,750
Most common jobs in Ocala and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 4,430 | $35,480 | $31,090 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,340 | $29,670 | $27,880 |
| Cashiers | 3,260 | $30,210 | $28,970 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,040 | $80,750 | $79,230 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,910 | $35,860 | $35,160 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,690 | $107,800 | $83,770 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,690 | $39,590 | $40,830 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,470 | $43,440 | $40,010 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,230 | $54,910 | $51,490 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,110 | $40,170 | $34,890 |
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Cost of living in Ocala
Prices in the Ocala area are 5% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 95.2 for 2024. The average local salary of $55,290 therefore buys what $58,057 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $273,318, 4.7 times the median household income of $58,535.
$273,318typical home value
$58,535median household income
95.2BEA price parity
387,697metro population
Take-home pay in Ocala
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $34,440 | $29,852 | $2,488 |
| Median wage | $43,990 | $37,526 | $3,127 |
| Average wage | $55,290 | $46,605 | $3,884 |
| 75th percentile wage | $60,350 | $50,672 | $4,223 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Ocala
Management21 jobs
- Chief Executives$178K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$165K
- Financial Managers$150K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$144K
- Sales Managers$135K
- Marketing Managers$129K
- Industrial Production Managers$127K
- Human Resources Managers$122K
- Construction Managers$120K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$111K
- General and Operations Managers$108K
- Facilities Managers$104K
- Administrative Services Managers$99K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$94K
- Managers, All Other$93K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$90K
- Social and Community Service Managers$75K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$75K
- Lodging Managers$72K
- Food Service Managers$68K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$57K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical34 jobs
- Psychiatrists$351K
- Physicians, All Other$241K
- Family Medicine Physicians$219K
- Nurse Anesthetists$217K
- Dentists, General$184K
- Optometrists$146K
- Veterinarians$133K
- Physician Assistants$130K
- Pharmacists$126K
- Nurse Practitioners$125K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$98K
- Physical Therapists$90K
- Chiropractors$88K
- Occupational Therapists$87K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$85K
- Dental Hygienists$83K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$81K
- Registered Nurses$81K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$69K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Surgical Assistants$63K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Surgical Technologists$60K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58K
- Opticians, Dispensing$57K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$53K
- Paramedics$49K
- Medical Records Specialists$47K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$46K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$44K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$43K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$41K
- Psychiatric Technicians$41K
Computer and Mathematical10 jobs
- Software Developers$118K
- Data Scientists$113K
- Computer Network Architects$102K
- Computer Systems Analysts$99K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$92K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$84K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$83K
- Operations Research Analysts$73K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$72K
- Computer User Support Specialists$56K
Architecture and Engineering14 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$125K
- Industrial Engineers$98K
- Electrical Engineers$98K
- Mechanical Engineers$98K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$93K
- Civil Engineers$93K
- Engineers, All Other$84K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Surveyors$67K
- Mechanical Drafters$64K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$61K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$60K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$51K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$47K
Business and Financial Operations22 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$124K
- Insurance Underwriters$101K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$96K
- Project Management Specialists$93K
- Management Analysts$93K
- Loan Officers$85K
- Accountants and Auditors$83K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80K
- Logisticians$79K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$76K
- Human Resources Specialists$73K
- Cost Estimators$72K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$69K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$69K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$67K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$65K
- Training and Development Specialists$64K
- Fundraisers$64K
- Compliance Officers$62K
- Tax Preparers$57K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$56K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$49K
Life, Physical, and Social Science2 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media5 jobs
Community and Social Service12 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$66K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62K
- Social Workers, All Other$62K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59K
- Health Education Specialists$54K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52K
- Clergy$51K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$51K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$51K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$47K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$42K
Protective Service8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$108K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$70K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$63K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$53K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$50K
- Security Guards$36K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$33K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair21 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$68K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$64K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$60K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$58K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$57K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$55K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$54K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$54K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$54K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$53K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$52K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$51K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$51K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$44K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$37K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$34K
Educational Instruction and Library11 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$68K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$67K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$53K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$50K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$41K
- Library Technicians$40K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34K
Construction and Extraction18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$58K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$53K
- Electricians$51K
- Tile and Stone Setters$51K
- Carpenters$48K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$48K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$46K
- Roofers$46K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$45K
- Glaziers$45K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$45K
- Pipelayers$44K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$44K
- Construction Laborers$41K
- Helpers--Electricians$39K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$37K
Sales and Related14 jobs
- Sales Engineers$176K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$102K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$75K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$74K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$69K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$68K
- Insurance Sales Agents$64K
- Advertising Sales Agents$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$47K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$41K
- Parts Salespersons$41K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$30K
Office and Administrative Support35 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$59K
- Postal Service Clerks$58K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$56K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$52K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$52K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$52K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$51K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49K
- Order Clerks$48K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$46K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$46K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45K
- Procurement Clerks$45K
- Bill and Account Collectors$44K
- Tellers$44K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$44K
- Office Clerks, General$43K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$43K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$42K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$41K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$41K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40K
- Customer Service Representatives$40K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$39K
- Data Entry Keyers$39K
- Couriers and Messengers$36K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$35K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$35K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
- File Clerks$33K
Production20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$55K
- Machinists$50K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$45K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$43K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Printing Press Operators$40K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$40K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39K
- Production Workers, All Other$39K
- Helpers--Production Workers$36K
- Bakers$36K
- Sewing Machine Operators$36K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
Transportation and Material Moving14 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$111K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$48K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Light Truck Drivers$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$40K
- Driver/Sales Workers$37K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$33K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$30K
Healthcare Support11 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$66K
- Massage Therapists$53K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$46K
- Dental Assistants$46K
- Phlebotomists$40K
- Medical Assistants$40K
- Medical Transcriptionists$39K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38K
- Nursing Assistants$37K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Personal Care and Service16 jobs
- Animal Trainers$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$56K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$54K
- Skincare Specialists$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$44K
- Childcare Workers$43K
- Concierges$40K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$38K
- Animal Caretakers$36K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Tour and Travel Guides$35K
- Funeral Attendants$33K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$31K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$29K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$53K
- Pest Control Workers$46K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$42K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44K
- Waiters and Waitresses$40K
- Bartenders$38K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$34K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$33K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Cooks, Fast Food$30K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
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Salary in Ocala: questions
What is a good salary in Ocala?
Half of all workers in the Ocala metro earn less than $43,990 and the average is $55,290. Earning more than $60,350 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Ocala to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $66,445, because prices here are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.2).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ocala?
Psychiatrists ($351,010), Physicians, All Other ($240,660), Family Medicine Physicians ($219,350).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Ocala, FL (36100), all occupations and 313 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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