Median DOL Salary
$87,779
Total DOL Filings
1,266
Companies Hiring
472
Cost of Living Index
102.8
National avg = 100Location vs National
Fort Myers, FL$87,779
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Fort Myers, FL is 44.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Fort Myers
Highest-Paying Occupations in Fort Myers
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | -20.2% | 8 |
| Pharmacists | $112,882 | -16.7% | 6 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $87,975 | +78.6% | 5 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,000 | -20.8% | 5 |
| Marketing Managers | $77,167 | -40.9% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapists | $70,023 | -29.3% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $70,000 | -15.8% | 18 |
| Physical Therapists | $65,126 | -34.1% | 36 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $61,354 | -1.1% | 7 |
| General and Operations Managers | $61,214 | -39.2% | 5 |
| Fashion Designers | $60,000 | +36.6% | 9 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $60,000 | -22.8% | 24 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $58,868 | -22.8% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $58,000 | -40.3% | 7 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $57,850 | -26.3% | 12 |
| Civil Engineers | $56,472 | -42.3% | 9 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $55,279 | +1.1% | 5 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $43,971 | -26% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Florida
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Florida.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $220,500 | 7,580 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $220,350 | 6,640 |
| Physicists | $209,020 | 240 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $197,940 | 6,140 |
| Pediatricians, General | $195,100 | 940 |
| Acupuncturists | $183,530 | N/A |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,680 | 7,600 |
| Neurologists | $165,860 | N/A |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $164,620 | 32,340 |
| Dentists, General | $162,870 | 8,400 |
Salary Trend in Fort Myers, FL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Fort Myers, FL has a cost of living index of 102.8, which is 2.8% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $97,276 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | $126,459 |
| Pharmacists | $112,882 | $109,807 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $87,975 | $85,579 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,000 | $77,821 |
| Marketing Managers | $77,167 | $75,065 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Fort Myers, FL stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Fort Myers, FL
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.