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408 Jobs That Pay Over $50K in Florida (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 408 occupations in Florida with a median salary above $50K 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

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $50K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

408
Jobs Over $50K

$473,750

#1: Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric

$87,678

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

4,087,310

Workers in These Jobs

All 408 Jobs Paying Over $50K 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
93	Speech-Language Pathologists	$99,990	$96,710	10,080
94	Mechanical Engineers	$99,980	$105,800	10,740
95	Financial Risk Specialists	$99,900	$111,510	3,770
96	Art Directors	$99,660	$105,200	2,520
97	Occupational Therapists	$99,360	$95,620	10,650
98	Emergency Management Directors	$99,020	$106,710	720
99	Facilities Managers	$98,780	$103,890	8,620
100	Civil Engineers	$98,570	$103,810	23,750
101	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$98,560	$100,920	9,540
102	Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	$98,200	$178,340	870
103	Project Management Specialists	$98,070	$103,780	76,370
104	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,340	$116,590	N/A
105	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$97,310	$96,390	1,740
106	Fundraising Managers	$97,240	$119,720	1,320
107	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$96,490	$97,750	16,960
108	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$96,240	$100,170	5,580
109	Gambling Managers	$96,180	$103,730	230
110	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$95,200	$97,460	26,890
111	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$95,140	$103,290	660
112	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$94,940	$121,850	6,490
113	Administrative Services Managers	$94,850	$111,010	15,350
114	Financial and Investment Analysts	$94,490	$103,700	23,900
115	Power Plant Operators	$94,290	$89,890	1,640
116	Audiologists	$93,480	$93,110	700
117	Computer Programmers	$93,180	$96,940	4,760
118	Locomotive Engineers	$92,310	$93,850	350
119	Dental Hygienists	$91,980	$88,320	11,980
120	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$91,140	$90,610	150
121	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$88,820	$90,680	6,760
122	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,710	$131,530	8,500
123	Management Analysts	$88,610	$99,830	71,060
124	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$87,080	$111,910	320
125	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$86,870	$84,900	6,420
126	Technical Writers	$86,240	$92,090	2,550
127	Special Effects Artists and Animators	$85,870	$93,850	1,530
128	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$85,610	$118,480	3,040
129	School Psychologists	$84,760	$87,970	2,020
130	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$84,330	$86,110	2,860
131	Chiropractors	$84,280	$91,920	3,220
132	Registered Nurses	$84,190	$90,650	229,940
133	Budget Analysts	$84,170	$88,620	3,150
134	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$83,840	$99,460	N/A
135	Avionics Technicians	$83,800	$87,450	2,400
136	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	$83,520	$98,230	2,620
137	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$82,940	$85,990	6,670
138	Chemists	$82,740	$91,600	1,490
139	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,410	$83,110	4,320
140	Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance	$82,400	$101,330	250
141	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,980	$93,470	350
142	Watch and Clock Repairers	$81,850	$74,520	N/A
143	Labor Relations Specialists	$81,700	$87,120	1,970
144	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$81,650	$91,280	15,120
145	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$81,370	$96,100	550
146	Respiratory Therapists	$81,160	$82,400	8,820
147	Microbiologists	$80,930	$87,610	270
148	Urban and Regional Planners	$80,720	$87,080	2,620
149	Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers	$80,360	$77,700	120
150	Model Makers, Metal and Plastic	$79,930	$76,110	50
151	Producers and Directors	$79,920	$95,330	7,160
152	Cartographers and Photogrammetrists	$79,650	$81,790	610
153	Landscape Architects	$79,650	$85,340	1,210
154	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$79,600	$85,030	760
155	Farm Labor Contractors	$79,590	$78,460	N/A
156	Epidemiologists	$79,460	$90,700	300
157	Accountants and Auditors	$79,250	$88,210	91,000
158	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,960	$87,750	N/A
159	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,870	$92,230	2,900
160	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$78,720	$81,770	1,990
161	Insurance Underwriters	$78,720	$89,040	7,300
162	Signal and Track Switch Repairers	$78,680	$76,030	290
163	Athletes and Sports Competitors	$78,610	$93,280	1,360
164	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$78,560	$83,180	770
165	Credit Analysts	$78,360	$89,690	4,040
166	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,860	$94,480	270
167	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,830	$79,520	80
168	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$77,730	$89,440	4,620
169	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,630	$82,330	340
170	Operations Research Analysts	$77,600	$84,250	9,120
171	Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	$77,140	$71,870	5,640
172	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$77,110	$79,410	230
173	Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$77,060	$93,020	6,440
174	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,950	$76,960	950
175	Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars	$76,950	$79,520	2,360
176	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$76,940	$79,880	14,850
177	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$76,920	$76,760	28,100
178	Hydrologists	$76,850	$84,130	280
179	Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$76,750	$74,760	16,470
180	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,460	$88,300	60
181	Logisticians	$76,410	$79,550	15,020
182	Financial Examiners	$76,230	$83,540	4,190
183	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,230	$75,350	430
184	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,100	$79,080	140
185	Dietitians and Nutritionists	$76,050	$73,270	4,370
186	Social and Community Service Managers	$76,050	$83,870	8,600
187	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$76,040	$84,720	5,040
188	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$75,900	$78,290	41,250
189	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$75,790	$79,200	69,830
190	Computer Network Support Specialists	$75,740	$79,330	9,450
191	Fire Inspectors and Investigators	$75,660	$78,440	1,060
192	Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,500	$78,820	100
193	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$75,450	$73,770	500
194	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$75,450	$81,010	60,770
195	Cost Estimators	$74,990	$81,130	13,720
196	Compliance Officers	$74,920	$81,070	29,680
197	Historians	$74,740	$76,700	110
198	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$74,470	$75,320	43,630
199	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$74,050	$83,530	180
200	Editors	$73,950	$77,370	3,790
201	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$73,190	$73,820	4,710
202	Electrical and Electronics Drafters	$73,010	$70,900	660
203	Subway and Streetcar Operators	$72,860	$66,910	130
204	Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$72,850	$78,050	30,270
205	Food Service Managers	$72,790	$77,360	18,500
206	Physical Therapist Assistants	$72,530	$71,110	9,870
207	Funeral Home Managers	$72,180	$81,170	1,050
208	Training and Development Specialists	$71,990	$74,650	34,130
209	Occupational Therapy Assistants	$71,630	$70,310	3,910
210	Crane and Tower Operators	$71,560	$71,460	2,570
211	Loan Officers	$71,090	$81,320	18,830
212	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$70,880	$79,380	320
213	Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$70,810	$83,340	30,160
214	Sound Engineering Technicians	$70,360	$80,920	590
215	Acupuncturists	$69,990	$82,750	900
216	Transit and Railroad Police	$69,810	$69,890	40
217	Boilermakers	$69,790	$65,190	400
218	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	$69,780	$82,930	90
219	Lodging Managers	$69,120	$82,920	4,790
220	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$69,050	$74,740	1,120
221	Construction and Building Inspectors	$68,170	$71,350	13,860
222	Writers and Authors	$68,080	$74,890	3,010
223	Mechanical Drafters	$68,050	$70,180	1,540
224	Gas Plant Operators	$67,170	$67,630	130
225	Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$67,060	$68,540	6,670
226	Hearing Aid Specialists	$67,010	$68,410	1,150
227	Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,520	$81,950	120
228	Human Resources Specialists	$66,410	$74,610	62,730
229	Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$66,340	$59,950	80
230	Real Estate Brokers	$66,010	$88,370	3,640
231	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,740	$69,310	1,260
232	Property Appraisers and Assessors	$65,620	$72,820	2,830
233	Surveyors	$65,480	$76,490	4,000
234	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$65,040	$66,750	170
235	Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists	$65,020	$72,260	6,610
236	First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers	$64,980	$65,580	1,140
237	Broadcast Technicians	$64,950	$72,690	1,130
238	Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	$64,950	$71,090	60
239	Healthcare Social Workers	$64,820	$66,920	10,520
240	Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$64,710	$69,090	19,220
241	Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers	$64,580	$68,310	1,280
242	Fundraisers	$64,390	$78,030	N/A
243	First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$64,360	$70,380	93,850
244	Forensic Science Technicians	$64,140	$67,390	1,920
245	Foresters	$64,130	$71,970	380
246	Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers	$63,970	$65,380	770
247	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$63,950	$71,290	27,710
248	Tool and Die Makers	$63,890	$63,560	440
249	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,820	$77,190	2,490
250	Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,770	$69,400	40
251	Public Relations Specialists	$63,660	$71,950	17,820
252	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,640	$66,220	1,290
253	Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$63,550	$64,090	9,240
254	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$63,480	$67,740	170
255	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,470	$73,730	230
256	Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$63,410	$67,170	4,030
257	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$63,330	$72,810	460
258	Brokerage Clerks	$63,130	$68,210	1,830
259	Transportation Security Screeners	$63,130	$59,740	6,920
260	Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$62,770	$87,300	42,600
261	Architectural and Civil Drafters	$62,640	$65,550	7,530
262	Postal Service Clerks	$62,610	$62,620	3,540
263	Continuous Mining Machine Operators	$62,580	$55,910	230
264	Surgical Assistants	$62,550	$75,960	1,260
265	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$62,490	$75,920	92,920
266	Surgical Technologists	$62,440	$64,360	9,120
267	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$62,420	$67,120	120
268	Semiconductor Processing Technicians	$62,330	$60,820	190
269	Rail Car Repairers	$62,260	$57,750	410
270	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$62,240	$65,870	740
271	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$62,220	$71,320	970
272	Lighting Technicians	$62,190	$64,900	600
273	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$62,140	$64,760	6,820
274	Pourers and Casters, Metal	$62,090	$68,810	40
275	Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas	$62,050	$60,640	200
276	Millwrights	$62,000	$63,040	530
277	Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	$61,970	$65,060	180
278	Hydrologic Technicians	$61,820	$65,110	240
279	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$61,770	$62,150	38,620
280	Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$61,740	$61,600	5,760
281	Graphic Designers	$61,660	$68,070	12,660
282	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$61,550	$67,820	840
283	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$61,530	$63,420	3,650
284	Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$61,510	$65,290	7,940
285	Athletic Trainers	$61,350	$64,040	1,430
286	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,350	$63,030	3,110
287	Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage	$61,320	$67,240	N/A
288	Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators	$61,220	$55,930	490
289	Postal Service Mail Carriers	$61,130	$62,670	20,810
290	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$61,030	$63,020	11,820
291	First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$61,000	$64,700	34,650
292	Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$61,000	$63,250	40,950
293	Interior Designers	$60,860	$65,980	7,410
294	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$60,830	$69,830	5,950
295	Instructional Coordinators	$60,790	$66,560	18,030
296	Set and Exhibit Designers	$60,750	$65,910	740
297	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$60,700	$66,710	2,660
298	Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$60,660	$73,070	107,650
299	Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$60,650	$62,690	17,120
300	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$60,580	$69,170	90
301	Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	$60,560	$63,200	1,040
302	Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$60,510	$63,650	25,790
303	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$60,490	$62,750	14,900
304	Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$60,440	$60,410	2,630
305	Film and Video Editors	$60,430	$69,040	1,490
306	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$60,410	$61,570	49,810
307	Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$60,270	$64,510	10,480
308	Embalmers	$60,170	$55,570	300
309	Paramedics	$60,140	$63,300	6,970
310	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$60,140	$68,470	520
311	Exercise Physiologists	$60,100	$62,340	330
312	Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$60,070	$58,360	8,320
313	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$59,990	$68,820	7,600
314	Dental Laboratory Technicians	$59,790	$59,520	2,330
315	Insurance Sales Agents	$59,790	$73,370	47,560
316	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$59,770	$64,360	480
317	English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$59,740	$64,490	2,480
318	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$59,720	$59,650	540
319	Curators	$59,500	$67,870	420
320	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$59,270	$67,980	620
321	Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$59,140	$62,410	1,000
322	Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers	$59,120	$57,040	510
323	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$59,030	$61,180	7,440
324	Bailiffs	$59,000	$60,820	940
325	Stonemasons	$58,980	$57,130	N/A
326	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$58,940	$60,040	31,370
327	Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$58,930	$59,530	79,090
328	Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$58,920	$60,080	3,670
329	Opticians, Dispensing	$58,850	$56,560	5,080
330	Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$58,850	$60,600	8,740
331	First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers	$58,780	$61,450	940
332	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School	$58,760	$64,850	610
333	Computer User Support Specialists	$58,740	$62,940	51,220
334	News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists	$58,730	$72,580	2,490
335	Firefighters	$58,550	$61,370	24,570
336	Food Science Technicians	$58,500	$62,250	250
337	Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers	$58,450	$60,310	4,800
338	Advertising Sales Agents	$58,420	$69,560	6,420
339	Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers	$58,250	$57,380	130
340	Chefs and Head Cooks	$58,240	$61,720	19,670
341	Special Education Teachers, Preschool	$58,240	$61,580	1,370
342	Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic	$58,170	$60,330	200
343	Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$58,100	$59,970	8,810
344	Recreational Therapists	$57,980	$60,090	640
345	Sailors and Marine Oilers	$57,930	$58,400	2,710
346	Music Directors and Composers	$57,830	$64,800	570
347	Airfield Operations Specialists	$57,650	$58,170	2,320
348	Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$57,460	$63,330	1,250
349	Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators	$57,430	$58,730	7,240
350	Home Appliance Repairers	$57,280	$57,230	3,000
351	Electricians	$57,250	$57,660	49,700
352	Statistical Assistants	$57,200	$61,480	90
353	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$57,140	$66,170	2,020
354	Machinists	$57,140	$57,590	8,400
355	Roustabouts, Oil and Gas	$57,080	$55,420	40
356	Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles	$57,020	$58,910	1,660
357	Clergy	$56,940	$59,110	3,560
358	Medical Equipment Repairers	$56,940	$60,690	4,260
359	Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$56,790	$61,030	29,750
360	Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$56,750	$59,440	5,980
361	Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$56,670	$57,310	39,160
362	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$56,550	$57,970	14,000
363	Marriage and Family Therapists	$56,400	$64,890	930
364	Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys	$56,360	$95,660	990
365	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$55,700	$55,720	2,730
366	Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$55,680	$57,160	4,810
367	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$55,620	$65,720	6,480
368	Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas	$55,320	$54,060	1,630
369	Judicial Law Clerks	$55,180	$56,650	1,300
370	Audio and Video Technicians	$54,230	$59,870	6,000
371	Chemical Technicians	$54,050	$56,340	1,840
372	Museum Technicians and Conservators	$53,460	$56,000	250
373	Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$53,140	$58,380	22,800
374	Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$52,910	$56,030	29,260
375	Dredge Operators	$52,800	$55,170	40
376	Brickmasons and Blockmasons	$52,760	$54,980	2,610
377	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$52,750	$61,260	1,400
378	Desktop Publishers	$52,720	$55,420	150
379	Engine and Other Machine Assemblers	$52,660	$53,340	800
380	Forest and Conservation Technicians	$52,420	$55,350	380
381	Riggers	$52,390	$56,080	910
382	Archivists	$52,100	$58,800	100
383	Floor Sanders and Finishers	$52,060	$49,190	270
384	Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining	$51,990	$53,840	1,480
385	Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$51,970	$53,070	420
386	Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$51,940	$55,540	20,850
387	Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$51,910	$55,170	10,910
388	Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$51,900	$57,270	2,830
389	Pile Driver Operators	$51,830	$58,370	270
390	Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists	$51,690	$57,510	100
391	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$51,590	$55,310	5,150
392	Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers	$51,470	$58,460	1,070
393	First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$51,290	$56,870	12,020
394	Traffic Technicians	$51,220	$54,740	710
395	Conservation Scientists	$51,130	$61,760	950
396	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$50,960	$52,570	4,490
397	Social Science Research Assistants	$50,700	$54,530	1,130
398	Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$50,640	$54,850	112,920
399	Private Detectives and Investigators	$50,640	$55,820	3,660
400	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$50,640	$54,030	16,420
401	Solar Photovoltaic Installers	$50,550	$54,780	2,980
402	Loan Interviewers and Clerks	$50,510	$52,680	10,690
403	Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	$50,500	$52,720	1,150
404	Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	$50,360	$63,690	1,010
405	Public Safety Telecommunicators	$50,170	$54,750	6,090
406	First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services	$50,110	$55,710	6,490
407	Travel Agents	$50,060	$54,630	9,430
408	Mechanical Door Repairers	$50,020	$56,870	1,770

Florida High-Salary Insights

The $50K+ jobs in Florida are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Life & Physical Science, and Transportation fields.

57.1% of all tracked occupations in FL earn a median salary above $50K. The entry point for this group is $50,020/year (Mechanical Door Repairers), while the top earner makes $473,750/year.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $50K a year in Florida?

According to 2025 BLS data, there are 408 occupations in Florida with a median annual salary above $50K. This represents 57.1% 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 $50K+ list in Florida?

The entry point for the $50K+ list in Florida is $50,020/year (Mechanical Door Repairers). Any occupation with a median salary above $50K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $50K+ jobs in Florida?

The average median salary among all 408 occupations that pay over $50K in Florida is $87,678 per year (2025 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $50K 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 $50K+ 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 $50K 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