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Wages by occupation in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
In Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, the median annual wage across all occupations was $47,920 in May 2024, with 2,782,340 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
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In Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, the median annual wage across all occupations was $47,920 in May 2024, with 2,782,340 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $219,070 for Physicists, the lowest $27,010 for Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other. The largest occupation by headcount is Retail Salespersons with 90,630 jobs at a median of $32,820. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicists 19-2012 | — | $219,070 | $135,820 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Nurse Anesthetists 29-1151 | — | $204,220 | $172,330 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Pediatricians, General 29-1221 | 240 | $185,730 | $140,020 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 1,530 | $168,160 | $102,170 | $230,310 | evidence → |
| Dentists, General 29-1021 | 2,350 | $167,270 | $107,870 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 8,840 | $165,910 | $101,180 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Air Traffic Controllers 53-2021 | 710 | $164,240 | $86,690 | $204,800 | evidence → |
| Commercial Pilots 53-2012 | 3,340 | $157,580 | $76,870 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 15,290 | $154,470 | $80,070 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators 33-2021 | 1,780 | $149,870 | $117,580 | $171,720 | evidence → |
| Medical Dosimetrists 29-2036 | — | $146,050 | $120,060 | $165,330 | evidence → |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists 19-1021 | 110 | $144,180 | $52,960 | $210,430 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 5,300 | $137,170 | $64,280 | $163,200 | evidence → |
| Nurse Practitioners 29-1171 | 9,200 | $135,450 | $106,080 | $156,610 | evidence → |
| Computer Network Architects 15-1241 | 1,740 | $135,250 | $80,950 | $186,660 | evidence → |
| Database Architects 15-1243 | 560 | $134,790 | $78,830 | $208,000 | evidence → |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products 41-4011 | 6,450 | $134,220 | $53,130 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Actuaries 15-2011 | 470 | $133,170 | $76,860 | $210,670 | evidence → |
| Psychologists, All Other 19-3039 | 220 | $132,160 | $52,710 | $171,970 | evidence → |
| Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 17-2121 | 210 | $131,820 | $62,460 | $168,470 | evidence → |
| Veterinarians 29-1131 | 1,260 | $131,790 | $61,640 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Nurse Midwives 29-1161 | 310 | $131,690 | $75,190 | $194,150 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists 15-1221 | 110 | $131,190 | $82,260 | $212,350 | evidence → |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 33-1012 | 2,570 | $130,010 | $84,320 | $201,400 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 26,720 | $129,920 | $75,000 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 17,710 | $129,840 | $77,470 | $190,320 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | 3,150 | $129,130 | $77,650 | $232,500 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 2,370 | $128,420 | $81,040 | $175,080 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 10,780 | $128,320 | $63,490 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1071 | 3,810 | $127,600 | $60,300 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
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