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Wages by occupation in Florida
In Florida, the median annual wage across all occupations was $46,860 in May 2024, with 9,820,120 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Florida, the median annual wage across all occupations was $46,860 in May 2024, with 9,820,120 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $220,500 for Family Medicine Physicians, the lowest $25,940 for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners. The largest occupation by headcount is Retail Salespersons with 325,960 jobs at a median of $31,950. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians 29-1215 | 7,580 | $220,500 | $102,950 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 53-2011 | 6,640 | $220,350 | $108,990 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Physicists 19-2012 | 240 | $209,020 | $109,050 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Nurse Anesthetists 29-1151 | 6,140 | $197,940 | $128,970 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Pediatricians, General 29-1221 | 940 | $195,100 | $99,990 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Acupuncturists 29-1291 | — | $183,530 | $49,760 | $191,350 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 7,600 | $167,680 | $105,290 | $225,770 | evidence → |
| Neurologists 29-1217 | — | $165,860 | $84,990 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 32,340 | $164,620 | $99,430 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 8,400 | $162,870 | $94,370 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Podiatrists 29-1081 | 820 | $155,970 | $64,230 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists 19-1021 | 510 | $148,880 | $58,450 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Air Traffic Controllers 53-2021 | 1,980 | $144,710 | $84,420 | $192,300 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 47,710 | $143,100 | $77,230 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Medical Dosimetrists 29-2036 | 370 | $140,290 | $113,240 | $159,400 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 20,270 | $135,460 | $64,280 | $163,050 | evidence → |
| Database Architects 15-1243 | 2,040 | $133,040 | $78,520 | $201,700 | evidence → |
| Veterinarians 29-1131 | 5,480 | $131,170 | $58,460 | $213,190 | evidence → |
| Commercial Pilots 53-2012 | 6,100 | $130,530 | $60,520 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Marketing Managers 11-2021 | 20,630 | $130,490 | $69,660 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Computer Network Architects 15-1241 | 8,690 | $130,320 | $80,210 | $177,790 | evidence → |
| Optometrists 29-1041 | 2,280 | $129,500 | $52,610 | $205,020 | evidence → |
| Nuclear Engineers 17-2161 | 140 | $129,230 | $87,580 | $172,310 | evidence → |
| Nurse Practitioners 29-1171 | 24,690 | $129,010 | $100,540 | $155,490 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 59,010 | $127,810 | $74,110 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Aerospace Engineers 17-2011 | 3,100 | $127,680 | $84,650 | $177,620 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 10,570 | $127,200 | $83,990 | $175,080 | evidence → |
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 82,610 | $126,550 | $75,260 | $174,030 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 37,060 | $126,410 | $60,850 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Purchasing Managers 11-3061 | 4,040 | $125,690 | $70,340 | $206,850 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
Metropolitan areas in Florida
Each has its own wage record.
- Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
- Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
- Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
- Gainesville, FL
- Homosassa Springs, FL
- Jacksonville, FL
- Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
- Naples-Marco Island, FL
- North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
- Ocala, FL
- Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
- Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
- Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL
- Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
- Port St. Lucie, FL
- Punta Gorda, FL
- Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL
- Sebring, FL
- Tallahassee, FL
- Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- The Villages, FL
- Wildwood-The Villages, FL
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