salary$79,420 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$50,930per year
Top pay (top 10%)$129,500per year
Jobs in the area2,440people work this job
Can a accountant afford Cape Coral?
Expensive. Rent of $2,339 a month takes 35.3% of the median accountant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Cape Coral, FL?
The median pay for a accountant in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area is $79,420 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $50,930 and $129,500.
Can a accountant afford to live in Cape Coral?
Typical rent of $2,339 a month takes 35.3% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area.