Comprehensive salary overview for Florida based on 9,704,580 workers across 768 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Florida based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $220,500 | $243,800 | 7,580 |
| 2 | Airline Pilot | $220,350 | $265,890 | 6,640 |
| 3 | Physicists | $209,020 | $199,040 | 240 |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | $197,940 | $236,610 | 6,140 |
| 5 | Pediatricians, General | $195,100 | $193,850 | 940 |
| 6 | Acupuncturists | $183,530 | $135,950 | N/A |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,680 | $169,810 | 7,600 |
| 8 | Neurologists | $165,860 | $249,080 | N/A |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $164,620 | $171,040 | 32,340 |
| 10 | Dentists, General | $162,870 | $196,320 | 8,400 |
| 11 | Podiatrists | $155,970 | $155,590 | 820 |
| 12 | Biochemists and Biophysicists | $148,880 | $146,110 | 510 |
| 13 | Air Traffic Controllers | $144,710 | $139,910 | 1,980 |
| 14 | Financial Manager | $143,100 | $167,830 | 47,710 |
| 15 | Medical Dosimetrists | $140,290 | $141,910 | 370 |
| 16 | Pharmacist | $135,460 | $129,460 | 20,270 |
| 17 | Database Architects | $133,040 | $138,280 | 2,040 |
| 18 | Veterinarian | $131,170 | $142,040 | 5,480 |
| 19 | Commercial Pilots | $130,530 | $142,890 | 6,100 |
| 20 | Marketing Manager | $130,490 | $148,110 | 20,630 |
| 21 | Computer Network Architects | $130,320 | $132,580 | 8,690 |
| 22 | Optometrists | $129,500 | $132,350 | 2,280 |
| 23 | Nuclear Engineers | $129,230 | $128,200 | 140 |
| 24 | Nurse Practitioners | $129,010 | $128,340 | 24,690 |
| 25 | Lawyer | $127,810 | $152,360 | 59,010 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Florida by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $25,940 | 250 |
| Logging Workers, All Other | $26,520 | 70 |
| Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders | $26,530 | 50 |
| Shoe and Leather Workers and Repairers | $26,560 | 520 |
| Shampooers | $27,040 | N/A |
| Taxi Drivers | $27,360 | 940 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $27,490 | 39,360 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,990 | 241,010 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,150 | 47,740 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,360 | 8,410 |
The most common jobs in Florida by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 325,960 | $31,950 |
| General and Operations Managers | 249,620 | $100,750 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 241,010 | $27,990 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 238,300 | $38,890 |
| Registered Nurse | 218,100 | $82,850 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 208,920 | $29,580 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 201,770 | $36,490 |
| Cashiers | 197,310 | $29,320 |
| Office Clerks, General | 191,350 | $42,720 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 157,990 | $36,980 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.