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92 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Florida (2025)

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There are 92 occupations in Florida with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric at $473,750/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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Average Salary by State

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$57,873
$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

92
Jobs Over $100K
$473,750
#1: Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric
$154,039
Avg of Qualifying Jobs
975,280
Workers in These Jobs

All 92 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Florida

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

# Occupation Median Salary Mean Salary Workers
1 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $473,750 $462,360 580
2 Anesthesiologists $465,370 $422,780 2,530
3 Radiologists $417,690 $434,010 1,680
4 Cardiologists $414,910 $406,400 920
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $399,440 $391,060 580
6 Neurologists $322,750 $241,970 520
7 Psychiatrists $316,200 $328,060 1,930
8 Physicians, Pathologists $313,510 $285,800 370
9 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons $233,050 $233,750 N/A
10 Family Medicine Physicians $227,700 $222,290 N/A
11 Physicists $225,390 $219,910 340
12 Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $225,020 $254,420 7,760
13 General Internal Medicine Physicians $222,600 $266,790 2,390
14 Nurse Anesthetists $210,570 $239,830 4,600
15 Emergency Medicine Physicians $204,990 $301,220 2,060
16 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $186,040 $186,200 1,380
17 Pediatricians, General $182,010 $172,610 700
18 Dentists, General $174,900 $195,930 9,320
19 Architectural and Engineering Managers $170,740 $178,010 8,710
20 Computer and Information Systems Managers $168,470 $175,140 35,040
21 Biochemists and Biophysicists $157,390 $157,820 370
22 Medical Dosimetrists $153,490 $152,560 320
23 Financial Managers $153,280 $169,990 48,910
24 Optometrists $151,670 $143,020 2,350
25 Air Traffic Controllers $147,530 $144,140 1,950
26 Marketing Managers $142,620 $159,010 24,820
27 Podiatrists $138,340 $150,570 870
28 Database Architects $138,320 $142,270 1,810
29 Human Resources Managers $137,790 $150,370 11,570
30 Pharmacists $135,970 $130,190 21,540
31 Nuclear Technicians $135,550 $121,650 60
32 Nuclear Engineers $135,400 $137,910 120
33 Computer Hardware Engineers $134,160 $137,810 3,290
34 Purchasing Managers $133,410 $141,140 3,960
35 Lawyers $133,180 $162,060 55,210
36 Computer Network Architects $132,800 $137,290 9,370
37 Actuaries $132,110 $136,940 1,300
38 Sales Managers $131,900 $150,120 46,480
39 Veterinarians $131,660 $139,760 5,360
40 Software Developers $130,980 $137,010 87,890
41 Marine Engineers and Naval Architects $130,640 $133,820 370
42 Ship Engineers $130,480 $122,470 1,260
43 Physician Assistants $129,620 $134,470 9,310
44 Nurse Practitioners $129,510 $130,410 21,790
45 Aerospace Engineers $129,280 $131,070 3,250
46 Chemical Plant and System Operators $128,830 $109,100 60
47 Compensation and Benefits Managers $127,960 $136,770 1,670
48 Public Relations Managers $127,550 $137,560 2,990
49 Nurse Midwives $127,460 $111,870 460
50 Sales Engineers $125,530 $136,800 2,410
51 Information Security Analysts $124,860 $124,510 14,220
52 Commercial Pilots $121,890 $145,320 6,340
53 Medical and Health Services Managers $120,360 $135,410 42,700
54 Industrial Production Managers $119,870 $131,000 9,480
55 Computer and Information Research Scientists $119,810 $128,620 1,070
56 Materials Engineers $118,780 $118,040 690
57 Training and Development Managers $118,290 $130,190 3,550
58 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $117,500 $124,110 50
59 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $116,860 $123,100 5,280
60 Environmental Engineers $116,840 $111,530 1,800
61 Atmospheric and Space Scientists $115,960 $114,740 270
62 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $115,920 $126,380 570
63 Data Scientists $115,820 $119,150 10,240
64 Construction Managers $113,130 $128,210 34,010
65 Natural Sciences Managers $112,220 $136,770 4,370
66 Chemical Engineers $109,000 $113,080 230
67 Statisticians $108,040 $113,520 550
68 Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $107,700 $117,380 19,840
69 Electrical Engineers $104,780 $111,430 9,220
70 Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers $104,730 $94,480 2,790
71 Database Administrators $104,120 $107,750 3,810
72 Soil and Plant Scientists $103,240 $98,800 270
73 Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $102,880 $106,330 350
74 Law Teachers, Postsecondary $102,720 $131,220 720
75 Economists $102,430 $113,290 500
76 Materials Scientists $102,340 $108,590 200
77 Genetic Counselors $102,330 $98,590 100
78 Computer Systems Analysts $101,900 $106,620 35,270
79 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $101,790 $102,830 770
80 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $101,780 $94,830 910
81 Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $101,730 $109,740 900
82 Industrial Engineers $101,610 $107,170 14,050
83 General and Operations Managers $101,580 $126,940 236,290
84 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $101,570 $113,060 N/A
85 Transportation Inspectors $101,470 $100,840 1,630
86 Food Scientists and Technologists $101,160 $101,960 170
87 Power Distributors and Dispatchers $101,060 $94,590 260
88 Physical Therapists $101,040 $98,510 16,290
89 Personal Financial Advisors $100,970 $162,780 21,490
90 Radiation Therapists $100,920 $100,480 1,280
91 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,880 $106,840 9,900
92 Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $100,210 $102,560 10,320

Florida High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Florida are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Life & Physical Science, and Transportation fields.

12.9% of all tracked occupations in FL earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,210/year (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers), while the top earner makes $473,750/year.

Florida ranks #21 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Florida?
According to 2025 BLS data, there are 92 occupations in Florida with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 12.9% of all tracked occupations in FL.
What is the highest paying job in Florida?
The highest paying occupation in Florida is Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric with a median salary of $473,750 per year based on 2025 BLS OEWS data.
What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Florida?
The entry point for the $100K+ list in Florida is $100,210/year (Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.
What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Florida?
The average median salary among all 92 occupations that pay over $100K in Florida is $154,039 per year (2025 data).
How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Florida?
High-paying jobs in Florida typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics