Florida salaries by occupation
The median worker in Florida earned $46,860 a year in 2024, about $22.53 an hour, 5.3% below the national median of $49,500. The state reports wages for 696 occupations.
Median pay $46,860 $22.53 per hour
Vs national median -5.3% U.S. $49,500
Workers 9,820,120 wage and salary
Occupations reported 696 with at least 100 employed
What Florida is unusually full of
Location quotient measures how concentrated an occupation is here against the country as a whole. A value of 3 means the state employs three times the national share of those workers. It describes a labour market far better than a list of the biggest employers, which in every state is dominated by retail and food service.
| Occupation | Concentration | Employed | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm and Home Management Educators | 4.44× | 2,900 | $56,610 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 3.52× | 5,440 | $52,990 |
| Airfield Operations Specialists | 3.46× | 3,670 | $62,600 |
| Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | 3.16× | 3,730 | $45,620 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | 2.75× | 1,590 | $80,150 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | 2.75× | 4,420 | $40,240 |
| Roofers | 2.71× | 23,610 | $46,230 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 2.7× | 2,590 | not reported |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | 2.65× | 5,270 | $29,050 |
| Actors | 2.6× | 6,420 | not reported |
Metro areas in Florida
Pay varies more between cities than between states, and a statewide median averages over that. These are the 22 Florida metropolitan areas the survey covers.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Workers | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $47,920 | $23.04 | 2,782,340 | #143 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $47,720 | $22.94 | 1,442,290 | #152 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $47,590 | $22.88 | 242,240 | #158 |
| Jacksonville | $47,030 | $22.61 | 756,360 | #183 |
| Gainesville | $46,950 | $22.57 | 151,400 | #186 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $46,520 | $22.37 | 171,160 | #203 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $46,030 | $22.13 | 334,550 | #216 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $45,980 | $22.11 | 124,720 | #220 |
| Tallahassee | $45,760 | $22.00 | 184,180 | #233 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $45,410 | $21.83 | 1,397,600 | #245 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $45,130 | $21.70 | 300,380 | #257 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $44,990 | $21.63 | 188,880 | #262 |
| Port St. Lucie | $44,820 | $21.55 | 167,590 | #269 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $44,660 | $21.47 | 39,830 | #275 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $44,610 | $21.45 | 261,610 | #276 |
| Punta Gorda | $44,080 | $21.19 | 56,040 | #295 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $43,200 | $20.77 | 57,230 | #308 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $43,000 | $20.67 | 87,870 | #314 |
| Ocala | $42,230 | $20.30 | 118,840 | #325 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $41,750 | $20.07 | 217,920 | #334 |
| Homosassa Springs | $38,560 | $18.54 | 34,980 | #367 |
| Sebring | $38,460 | $18.49 | 27,940 | #370 |
Highest paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Hourly | Employed | Rank of states |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $220,500 | $106.01 | 7,580 | #12 of 23 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $220,350 | n/a | 6,640 | #2 of 18 |
| Physicists | $209,020 | $100.49 | 240 | #1 of 26 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $197,940 | $95.16 | 6,140 | #21 of 25 |
| Pediatricians, General | $195,100 | $93.80 | 940 | #24 of 37 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,680 | $80.61 | 7,600 | #18 of 49 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $164,620 | $79.14 | 32,340 | #18 of 49 |
| Dentists, General | $162,870 | $78.30 | 8,400 | #29 of 46 |
| Podiatrists | $155,970 | $74.98 | 820 | #9 of 21 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $148,880 | $71.58 | 510 | #1 of 24 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $144,710 | $69.57 | 1,980 | #15 of 36 |
| Financial Managers | $143,100 | $68.80 | 47,710 | #20 of 51 |
Where most people work
| Occupation | Employed | Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 325,960 | $31,950 | $15.36 |
| General and Operations Managers | 249,620 | $100,750 | $48.44 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 241,010 | $27,990 | $13.46 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 238,300 | $38,890 | $18.70 |
| Registered Nurses | 218,100 | $82,850 | $39.83 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 208,920 | $29,580 | $14.22 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 201,770 | $36,490 | $17.54 |
| Cashiers | 197,310 | $29,320 | $14.10 |
| Office Clerks, General | 191,350 | $42,720 | $20.54 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 157,990 | $36,980 | $17.78 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 state estimates. Wage and salary workers only, excluding the self-employed.
Every occupation reported in Florida
Grouped by field. Each links to a comparison of that job across all states.
Production 89
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers $101,870
- Power Plant Operators $84,030
- Gas Plant Operators $71,490
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $69,250
- Chemical Plant and System Operators $68,640
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $65,690
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic $62,880
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $62,770
- Tool and Die Makers $62,570
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $62,400
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,410
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $60,830
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $58,630
- Dental Laboratory Technicians $56,910
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $56,470
- Plant and System Operators, All Other $53,300
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $51,230
- Machinists $50,570
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,430
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $48,980
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $48,030
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $46,870
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,800
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,800
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $46,790
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,630
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,490
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,360
- Prepress Technicians and Workers $46,050
- Furniture Finishers $45,800
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators $45,620
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,410
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $45,290
- Medical Appliance Technicians $44,920
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,500
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,370
- Tire Builders $44,010
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,780
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $43,730
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,720
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians $42,990
- Upholsterers $42,540
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $41,870
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $40,860
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,550
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,150
- Etchers and Engravers $39,870
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,790
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,670
- Butchers and Meat Cutters $39,350
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $39,300
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,210
- Woodworkers, All Other $39,160
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other $39,110
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,710
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,710
- Printing Press Operators $38,710
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,690
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $38,470
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $38,370
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $37,860
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $37,800
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,660
- Food Processing Workers, All Other $37,650
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers $37,590
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,460
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers $37,290
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $36,810
- Helpers--Production Workers $36,660
- Bakers $36,580
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,560
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders $36,500
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians $36,450
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand $36,430
- Production Workers, All Other $36,360
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,350
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other $36,140
- Food Batchmakers $36,070
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators $35,960
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers $35,710
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $35,700
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $35,630
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $33,280
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders $32,690
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers $32,490
- Sewing Machine Operators $31,340
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,320
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $29,450
- Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers $26,560
Education and library 53
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary $124,330
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $100,980
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $85,230
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $83,940
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $83,740
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $80,390
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $76,910
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $76,270
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary $75,330
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $64,840
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $64,580
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $64,250
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $64,090
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $63,300
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $63,160
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $62,940
- Instructional Coordinators $62,650
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary $62,020
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,290
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,570
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $59,890
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $59,660
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School $59,410
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,400
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary $58,690
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other $57,930
- Special Education Teachers, All Other $56,930
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $56,870
- Farm and Home Management Educators $56,610
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $56,580
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $56,560
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $56,290
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $56,230
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $56,060
- Curators $55,560
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,550
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $54,690
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $52,900
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $52,700
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $52,020
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,680
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool $50,030
- Museum Technicians and Conservators $49,740
- History Teachers, Postsecondary $49,250
- Archivists $45,830
- Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,300
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $43,510
- Library Technicians $38,810
- Tutors $38,120
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,400
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,270
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $31,100
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,230
Healthcare practitioners 49
- Family Medicine Physicians $220,500
- Nurse Anesthetists $197,940
- Pediatricians, General $195,100
- Dentists, General $162,870
- Podiatrists $155,970
- Medical Dosimetrists $140,290
- Pharmacists $135,460
- Veterinarians $131,170
- Optometrists $129,500
- Nurse Practitioners $129,010
- Physician Assistants $127,200
- Nurse Midwives $115,440
- Occupational Therapists $99,070
- Physical Therapists $98,880
- Speech-Language Pathologists $97,150
- Radiation Therapists $96,940
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists $88,450
- Audiologists $83,290
- Registered Nurses $82,850
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $81,240
- Dental Hygienists $81,090
- Chiropractors $80,740
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $80,680
- Respiratory Therapists $79,710
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $72,230
- Dietitians and Nutritionists $71,890
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $71,190
- Orthotists and Prosthetists $64,730
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $64,000
- Exercise Physiologists $62,570
- Hearing Aid Specialists $62,120
- Surgical Technologists $61,030
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,080
- Paramedics $58,860
- Athletic Trainers $58,410
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,940
- Therapists, All Other $57,770
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $57,190
- Opticians, Dispensing $56,920
- Recreational Therapists $56,220
- Surgical Assistants $50,920
- Medical Records Specialists $45,990
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $45,300
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,980
- Emergency Medical Technicians $40,420
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $40,380
- Psychiatric Technicians $39,930
- Pharmacy Technicians $39,640
- Dietetic Technicians $34,430
Office and administrative support 48
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $65,350
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,290
- Postal Service Clerks $61,630
- Brokerage Clerks $60,530
- Postal Service Mail Carriers $58,390
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $56,160
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $53,790
- Financial Clerks, All Other $52,550
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks $50,920
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $50,130
- Public Safety Telecommunicators $48,860
- Cargo and Freight Agents $48,850
- New Accounts Clerks $48,170
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $48,030
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,980
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $47,080
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $46,950
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $46,580
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $45,820
- Billing and Posting Clerks $45,600
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other $45,430
- Procurement Clerks $45,300
- Bill and Account Collectors $44,860
- Order Clerks $44,450
- Tellers $44,120
- Meter Readers, Utilities $44,120
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,650
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $43,240
- Office Clerks, General $42,720
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $42,320
- Gambling Cage Workers $41,660
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,450
- File Clerks $39,350
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $39,310
- Customer Service Representatives $38,890
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,830
- Data Entry Keyers $38,100
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks $37,830
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $37,800
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer $37,750
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers $37,330
- Couriers and Messengers $36,760
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $36,170
- Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,070
- Word Processors and Typists $36,070
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $35,080
- Library Assistants, Clerical $34,820
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $33,940
Construction and extraction 45
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $103,400
- Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas $75,410
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,040
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $69,030
- Construction and Building Inspectors $65,340
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $60,860
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers $53,780
- Electricians $53,100
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas $52,720
- Stonemasons $52,040
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $50,960
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,540
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons $49,980
- Sheet Metal Workers $49,170
- Carpet Installers $49,080
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,780
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $48,350
- Carpenters $48,080
- Tile and Stone Setters $48,080
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators $47,750
- Fence Erectors $47,730
- Glaziers $47,700
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $47,650
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons $47,480
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $47,220
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical $47,210
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $46,930
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $46,460
- Pipelayers $46,370
- Roofers $46,230
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers $46,130
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance $46,060
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $44,810
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers $44,780
- Helpers--Carpenters $42,740
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $41,600
- Construction Laborers $40,820
- Highway Maintenance Workers $39,390
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $39,130
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters $38,840
- Helpers--Extraction Workers $38,620
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $38,320
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other $37,600
- Helpers--Electricians $37,590
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons $35,680
Installation, maintenance and repair 43
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $95,840
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $92,460
- Signal and Track Switch Repairers $79,270
- Avionics Technicians $76,900
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $75,460
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,280
- Rail Car Repairers $66,760
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment $66,430
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,680
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $61,740
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $61,430
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,420
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,340
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery $60,010
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $59,570
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other $58,030
- Millwrights $57,810
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $56,110
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $55,080
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door $53,310
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $53,140
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $52,990
- Medical Equipment Repairers $51,490
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers $51,260
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,580
- Riggers $49,770
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers $49,760
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,520
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers $47,610
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $47,330
- Motorcycle Mechanics $47,200
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $47,120
- Home Appliance Repairers $46,930
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $46,710
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $46,330
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers $45,810
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles $45,300
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $45,110
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,000
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $44,020
- Bicycle Repairers $39,010
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $38,340
- Tire Repairers and Changers $33,660
Transport and material moving 41
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $220,350
- Air Traffic Controllers $144,710
- Commercial Pilots $130,530
- Ship Engineers $110,730
- Transportation Inspectors $86,770
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $82,060
- Locomotive Engineers $82,000
- Flight Attendants $76,410
- Crane and Tower Operators $70,130
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $68,250
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $67,340
- Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers $64,290
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $63,540
- Airfield Operations Specialists $62,600
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers $60,370
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,950
- Traffic Technicians $52,230
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,000
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $46,890
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $46,640
- Sailors and Marine Oilers $46,070
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,790
- Transportation Workers, All Other $44,210
- Light Truck Drivers $40,160
- Bus Drivers, School $39,170
- Aircraft Service Attendants $39,160
- Passenger Attendants $38,810
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $38,340
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers $37,700
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders $37,500
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,980
- Stockers and Order Fillers $36,490
- Driver/Sales Workers $36,340
- Material Moving Workers, All Other $36,330
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other $34,740
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $34,130
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $33,600
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $31,790
- Parking Attendants $28,730
- Packers and Packagers, Hand $27,490
- Taxi Drivers $27,360
Arts, design, entertainment and media 37
- Art Directors $93,630
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $88,140
- Producers and Directors $81,240
- Technical Writers $80,840
- Special Effects Artists and Animators $73,820
- Commercial and Industrial Designers $66,210
- Writers and Authors $65,830
- Editors $64,380
- Sound Engineering Technicians $62,310
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $61,020
- Public Relations Specialists $60,210
- Interior Designers $60,200
- Graphic Designers $57,900
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $57,720
- Film and Video Editors $57,570
- Music Directors and Composers $57,350
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $50,540
- Designers, All Other $50,230
- Audio and Video Technicians $50,170
- Set and Exhibit Designers $49,250
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $48,490
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $46,780
- Coaches and Scouts $46,680
- Interpreters and Translators $46,320
- Broadcast Technicians $46,290
- Athletes and Sports Competitors $45,570
- Fashion Designers $43,920
- Lighting Technicians $39,950
- Photographers $38,230
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,050
- Floral Designers $35,240
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $30,190
- Actors not reported
- Dancers not reported
- Musicians and Singers not reported
- Disc Jockeys, Except Radio not reported
- Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other not reported
Life, physical and social science 36
- Physicists $209,020
- Biochemists and Biophysicists $148,880
- Psychologists, All Other $123,610
- Materials Scientists $122,910
- Physical Scientists, All Other $122,600
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $98,240
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists $95,640
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $95,110
- Food Scientists and Technologists $92,760
- Economists $89,250
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $86,670
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $84,020
- School Psychologists $82,710
- Soil and Plant Scientists $77,970
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,250
- Urban and Regional Planners $77,190
- Epidemiologists $76,300
- Chemists $74,860
- Microbiologists $74,220
- Hydrologists $71,290
- Biological Scientists, All Other $65,060
- Anthropologists and Archeologists $61,900
- Forensic Science Technicians $61,070
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $59,510
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $57,840
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $56,360
- Social Science Research Assistants $55,980
- Conservation Scientists $52,820
- Forest and Conservation Technicians $52,290
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $51,420
- Foresters $50,090
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $49,370
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $48,000
- Food Science Technicians $46,980
- Chemical Technicians $46,870
- Biological Technicians $46,840
Management 33
- Architectural and Engineering Managers $167,680
- Computer and Information Systems Managers $164,620
- Financial Managers $143,100
- Marketing Managers $130,490
- Sales Managers $126,410
- Purchasing Managers $125,690
- Human Resources Managers $124,950
- Fundraising Managers $119,600
- Compensation and Benefits Managers $114,030
- Training and Development Managers $112,720
- Public Relations Managers $112,710
- Industrial Production Managers $109,040
- Medical and Health Services Managers $106,280
- Construction Managers $103,320
- Managers, All Other $102,670
- General and Operations Managers $100,750
- Natural Sciences Managers $100,640
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $98,990
- Advertising and Promotions Managers $98,980
- Emergency Management Directors $95,360
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $95,090
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers $94,990
- Facilities Managers $90,860
- Administrative Services Managers $88,740
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $87,780
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary $87,470
- Funeral Home Managers $75,860
- Social and Community Service Managers $69,860
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $65,160
- Lodging Managers $64,320
- Food Service Managers $63,650
- Personal Service Managers, All Other $52,270
- Legislators $46,910
Architecture and engineering 32
- Nuclear Engineers $129,230
- Aerospace Engineers $127,680
- Computer Hardware Engineers $125,640
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $114,430
- Electrical Engineers $108,450
- Materials Engineers $104,040
- Chemical Engineers $104,000
- Engineers, All Other $103,920
- Industrial Engineers $103,340
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $99,980
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $99,340
- Civil Engineers $97,810
- Mechanical Engineers $97,190
- Environmental Engineers $89,850
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $83,720
- Landscape Architects $80,360
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $80,150
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $73,400
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $72,790
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $70,120
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,630
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters $65,100
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,810
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,740
- Mechanical Drafters $62,360
- Surveyors $62,100
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians $61,930
- Drafters, All Other $61,490
- Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,080
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $52,620
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians $46,740
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians $43,110
Business and financial 30
- Financial Risk Specialists $100,730
- Project Management Specialists $96,980
- Personal Financial Advisors $88,040
- Financial and Investment Analysts $83,560
- Management Analysts $83,130
- Insurance Underwriters $80,000
- Budget Analysts $79,880
- Accountants and Auditors $78,470
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,930
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $77,490
- Labor Relations Specialists $76,490
- Credit Analysts $76,240
- Financial Examiners $75,730
- Property Appraisers and Assessors $73,010
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents $72,230
- Cost Estimators $71,920
- Loan Officers $71,340
- Compliance Officers $70,460
- Logisticians $68,990
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $66,860
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage $65,900
- Training and Development Specialists $65,010
- Human Resources Specialists $63,960
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $63,280
- Financial Specialists, All Other $63,060
- Fundraisers $62,570
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $58,830
- Tax Preparers $48,790
- Credit Counselors $48,340
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $45,570
Personal care and service 28
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers $59,200
- Costume Attendants $59,070
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $58,960
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $48,060
- Barbers $46,900
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $46,070
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other $38,760
- Skincare Specialists $38,060
- Residential Advisors $37,660
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,420
- Crematory Operators $37,300
- Gambling Dealers $36,500
- Animal Trainers $36,190
- Tour and Travel Guides $35,240
- Recreation Workers $34,070
- Concierges $33,770
- Funeral Attendants $33,520
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $33,420
- Manicurists and Pedicurists $32,370
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other $31,160
- Childcare Workers $30,880
- Animal Caretakers $30,380
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,760
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops $29,050
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $28,530
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $28,360
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,150
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners $25,940
Protective service 21
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $101,340
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $97,380
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators $78,290
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other $77,270
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,190
- Bailiffs $63,820
- Transportation Security Screeners $59,950
- Firefighters $58,360
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $54,270
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $50,490
- Private Detectives and Investigators $48,880
- Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,260
- Parking Enforcement Workers $47,040
- Protective Service Workers, All Other $45,700
- Animal Control Workers $45,400
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $39,730
- Security Guards $36,090
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,480
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,010
- School Bus Monitors $32,770
- Fish and Game Wardens $32,760
Computing and mathematics 19
- Database Architects $133,040
- Computer Network Architects $130,320
- Software Developers $126,550
- Actuaries $123,220
- Computer and Information Research Scientists $117,250
- Information Security Analysts $105,990
- Data Scientists $105,820
- Statisticians $104,160
- Computer Occupations, All Other $102,750
- Computer Systems Analysts $100,770
- Computer Programmers $98,630
- Database Administrators $97,900
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $96,700
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators $92,980
- Web Developers $81,410
- Operations Research Analysts $77,670
- Web and Digital Interface Designers $75,480
- Computer Network Support Specialists $68,950
- Computer User Support Specialists $58,120
Sales 19
- Sales Engineers $114,770
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $113,730
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $83,670
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $60,430
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,330
- Insurance Sales Agents $59,790
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $59,660
- Advertising Sales Agents $58,590
- Real Estate Sales Agents $50,140
- Travel Agents $47,780
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,100
- Counter and Rental Clerks $37,460
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other $37,440
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters $37,380
- Telemarketers $35,990
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers $35,930
- Parts Salespersons $35,360
- Retail Salespersons $31,950
- Cashiers $29,320
Community and social service 17
- Healthcare Social Workers $67,090
- Clergy $59,430
- Social Workers, All Other $57,200
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,830
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $54,840
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,080
- Health Education Specialists $53,460
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,350
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $50,860
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $50,540
- Marriage and Family Therapists $50,220
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education $49,290
- Rehabilitation Counselors $48,520
- Community Health Workers $45,300
- Counselors, All Other $45,270
- Social and Human Service Assistants $42,790
- Religious Workers, All Other $37,190
Healthcare support 16
- Occupational Therapy Assistants $71,800
- Physical Therapist Assistants $66,100
- Massage Therapists $49,880
- Dental Assistants $47,060
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,090
- Medical Equipment Preparers $44,070
- Medical Assistants $41,380
- Phlebotomists $38,570
- Medical Transcriptionists $38,430
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,200
- Psychiatric Aides $37,150
- Nursing Assistants $36,850
- Pharmacy Aides $35,810
- Orderlies $34,560
- Physical Therapist Aides $33,520
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides $32,580
Food preparation and serving 16
- Chefs and Head Cooks $59,580
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $41,980
- Cooks, All Other $39,960
- Cooks, Restaurant $36,300
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,640
- Food Preparation Workers $35,190
- Cooks, Short Order $34,320
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $33,960
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $32,170
- Bartenders $30,850
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $30,490
- Dishwashers $29,600
- Waiters and Waitresses $29,580
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $29,110
- Cooks, Fast Food $28,940
- Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,990
Building and grounds maintenance 9
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners $49,490
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $47,860
- Pest Control Workers $45,790
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $44,230
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $40,240
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other $37,610
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,030
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,830
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,540
Farming, fishing and forestry 9
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $53,140
- Logging Equipment Operators $48,450
- Agricultural Inspectors $39,770
- Forest and Conservation Workers $36,970
- Agricultural Equipment Operators $35,510
- Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $34,960
- Agricultural Workers, All Other $34,810
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $30,780
- Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $29,780
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Florida?
The median across all occupations is $46,860 a year, or $22.53 an hour, covering 9,820,120 wage and salary workers. Median rather than mean, because a handful of very high earners pull an average upward and describe nobody.
Which jobs pay the most in Florida?
Family Medicine Physicians ($220,500), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($220,350), Physicists ($209,020) lead the table. Medical specialities dominate the top of almost every state list, which says more about how the occupation is classified than about local conditions.
What does Florida employ the most people in?
Retail Salespersons, with 325,960 employed at a median of $31,950. The largest occupations in any state are usually retail, food service, transport and administrative roles.
Does a higher salary here mean more money in practice?
Not necessarily. Wages and living costs move together. Florida electricity averages 15.17¢ per kilowatt-hour against a national 16.44¢ in Texas as one comparison, and housing costs vary far more than that. Read a salary figure alongside what it costs to live where it is earned.