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Careers in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Part of Florida.

Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL’s regional price level is above the national average (index 102.349, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).

Unemployment rate: 5.1% · 355,363 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).

Highest-Paying Careers

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  1. 1Surgeons, All Other$425,970
  2. 2Anesthesiologists$383,630
  3. 3Psychiatrists$315,960
  4. 4Physicians, All Other$313,710
  5. 5Family Medicine Physicians$243,940

Largest Occupations

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  1. 1Retail Salespersons12,220 employed
  2. 2Registered Nurses8,700 employed
  3. 3Waiters and Waitresses7,980 employed
  4. 4Fast Food and Counter Workers7,260 employed
  5. 5General and Operations Managers7,150 employed

Highest Concentration

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  1. 1Helpers--Roofers11.84× national avg
  2. 2Plasterers and Stucco Masons10.59× national avg
  3. 3Roofers7.17× national avg
  4. 4Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians5.23× national avg
  5. 5Helpers--Carpenters4.93× national avg

Best Purchasing Power

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cost-of-living adjusted

  1. 1Surgeons, All Other$416,194
  2. 2Anesthesiologists$374,825
  3. 3Psychiatrists$308,708
  4. 4Physicians, All Other$306,510
  5. 5Family Medicine Physicians$238,341

Sources

Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Florida state page.