158 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in Florida (2024)

There are 158 occupations in Florida with a median salary above $75K per year. The highest-paying is Family Medicine Physicians at $229,990/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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158
Jobs Over $75K

$229,990

#1: Family Medicine Physicians

$103,963

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

1,741,950

Workers in These Jobs

All 158 Jobs Paying Over $75K in Florida

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

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	Family Medicine Physicians	$229,990	$253,560	9,710
2	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$217,910	$233,010	3,010
3	Pediatricians, General	$208,560	$210,100	1,400
4	Dentists, All Other Specialists	$204,550	$202,880	250
5	Chief Executives	$197,060	$248,690	18,840
6	Physicians, Pathologists	$195,150	$222,130	1,180
7	Nurse Anesthetists	$176,230	$176,950	3,740
8	Dentists, General	$165,110	$181,950	6,740
9	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$163,050	$164,220	7,160
10	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$158,380	$164,440	27,110
11	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$156,370	$124,850	N/A
12	Petroleum Engineers	$153,530	$139,200	N/A
13	Physicists	$141,710	$167,460	170
14	Marketing Managers	$138,340	$155,990	17,420
15	Air Traffic Controllers	$137,240	$132,030	2,030
16	Medical Dosimetrists	$135,800	$134,230	N/A
17	Financial Managers	$135,780	$162,180	42,740
18	Pharmacists	$134,500	$128,190	21,360
19	Podiatrists	$133,880	$142,200	810
20	Materials Scientists	$132,590	$125,630	100
21	Purchasing Managers	$131,740	$140,710	3,620
22	Veterinarians	$129,880	$143,950	5,030
23	Sales Managers	$128,810	$150,040	30,490
24	Commercial Pilots	$128,600	$136,320	5,830
25	Computer Network Architects	$126,290	$125,730	7,590
26	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$125,710	$142,410	1,080
27	Physician Assistants	$125,600	$121,780	9,060
28	Optometrists	$125,480	$130,950	2,520
29	Database Architects	$123,960	$122,790	1,860
30	Software Developers	$122,310	$120,490	86,550
31	Lawyers	$121,500	$147,320	61,320
32	Aerospace Engineers	$121,470	$124,210	3,230
33	Nurse Practitioners	$120,370	$119,710	22,270
34	Human Resources Managers	$120,270	$133,570	10,110
35	Fundraising Managers	$120,220	$135,490	820
36	Nuclear Engineers	$120,190	$122,330	270
37	Managers, All Other	$119,350	$132,530	29,380
38	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$118,190	$131,680	1,160
39	Psychologists, All Other	$118,190	$110,490	910
40	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$116,850	$131,240	1,060
41	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$114,900	$123,280	450
42	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$114,500	$118,790	5,640
43	Computer Hardware Engineers	$113,280	$118,050	2,130
44	Physical Scientists, All Other	$111,610	$128,610	430
45	Industrial Production Managers	$111,000	$122,010	7,330
46	Sales Engineers	$110,950	$145,490	2,180
47	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$109,790	$107,230	N/A
48	Public Relations Managers	$109,080	$127,060	3,460
49	Training and Development Managers	$108,640	$121,070	2,490
50	Ship Engineers	$108,140	$101,680	840
51	Actuaries	$105,790	$122,080	1,350
52	Medical and Health Services Managers	$104,310	$124,070	35,950
53	Information Security Analysts	$104,110	$113,020	12,840
54	Chemical Engineers	$104,090	$107,300	170
55	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$103,920	$122,390	1,140
56	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$103,160	$112,500	20,640
57	Construction Managers	$102,940	$118,530	26,720
58	Soil and Plant Scientists	$102,700	$92,320	560
59	Database Administrators	$102,280	$104,590	4,690
60	Nuclear Technicians	$101,490	$96,730	150
61	Financial Risk Specialists	$101,020	$109,960	4,170
62	Genetic Counselors	$100,230	$95,370	110
63	Electrical Engineers	$100,200	$105,050	6,710
64	Engineers, All Other	$100,140	$102,500	8,080
65	Industrial Engineers	$100,010	$109,850	13,130
66	Audiologists	$99,890	$92,450	880
67	Computer Systems Analysts	$99,770	$106,050	32,760
68	General and Operations Managers	$99,420	$130,720	203,090
69	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$98,960	$100,550	760
70	Mathematicians	$98,530	$97,270	90
71	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$98,510	$87,070	2,350
72	Computer Occupations, All Other	$98,420	$101,110	N/A
73	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$97,960	$94,130	270
74	Physical Therapists	$96,970	$94,850	16,150
75	Occupational Therapists	$96,010	$92,820	8,100
76	Speech-Language Pathologists	$95,850	$92,770	7,850
77	Emergency Management Directors	$95,830	$103,570	570
78	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$95,690	$97,240	11,620
79	Data Scientists	$95,360	$106,490	8,400
80	Materials Engineers	$95,350	$100,550	610
81	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$95,250	$99,470	9,820
82	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$95,220	$99,250	630
83	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$94,990	$97,780	350
84	Administrative Services Managers	$94,870	$107,500	10,830
85	Facilities Managers	$94,500	$103,970	7,190
86	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$94,310	$93,310	1,320
87	Nurse Midwives	$94,010	$99,310	270
88	Civil Engineers	$93,830	$101,660	18,130
89	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$93,330	$103,570	10,030
90	Mechanical Engineers	$92,810	$100,000	8,520
91	Personal Financial Advisors	$92,770	$150,550	20,920
92	Project Management Specialists	$92,560	$100,500	64,330
93	Natural Sciences Managers	$92,490	$125,580	N/A
94	Art Directors	$92,000	$98,350	2,290
95	Epidemiologists	$91,220	$92,110	230
96	Gambling Managers	$90,700	$117,980	110
97	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$90,680	$95,890	8,240
98	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$90,520	$121,960	5,610
99	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$90,480	$106,330	9,090
100	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$90,330	$95,460	22,430
101	Agricultural Engineers	$90,080	$94,980	N/A
102	Economists	$87,500	$104,730	480
103	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$87,390	$94,690	14,090
104	Computer Programmers	$87,280	$97,480	5,050
105	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,800	$97,230	6,740
106	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,220	$99,140	150
107	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,210	$111,220	N/A
108	Radiation Therapists	$85,940	$91,250	1,230
109	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$85,690	$91,480	N/A
110	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$85,540	$86,930	1,430
111	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$84,500	$109,570	730
112	First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$83,720	$100,220	19,820
113	Transportation Inspectors	$83,350	$88,190	1,820
114	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,130	$92,670	2,030
115	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,680	$97,500	3,240
116	Management Analysts	$82,390	$95,920	68,540
117	Statisticians	$82,060	$87,310	510
118	Power Plant Operators	$81,740	$82,020	1,280
119	Financial and Investment Analysts	$81,680	$96,010	18,070
120	Labor Relations Specialists	$81,650	$87,140	1,680
121	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,210	$84,740	4,730
122	Chemists	$81,190	$80,050	1,810
123	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$81,070	$97,860	5,380
124	Registered Nurses	$80,960	$84,760	207,910
125	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,740	$85,340	2,220
126	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$80,710	$77,950	6,360
127	Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers	$80,710	$88,440	350
128	Dental Hygienists	$80,530	$81,180	13,050
129	Environmental Engineers	$80,300	$89,490	1,380
130	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$80,290	$90,510	590
131	Web and Digital Interface Designers	$80,150	$89,950	3,700
132	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$79,760	$82,130	1,650
133	Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters	$79,730	$74,980	110
134	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$79,560	$77,020	800
135	Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,150	$78,120	160
136	Locomotive Engineers	$78,950	$74,720	420
137	Operations Research Analysts	$78,830	$86,260	7,750
138	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$78,770	$75,850	3,160
139	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$78,730	$89,450	2,680
140	Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters	$78,720	$72,070	750
141	Web Developers	$78,640	$95,360	5,860
142	Budget Analysts	$78,310	$84,950	3,710
143	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$78,210	$77,790	5,660
144	Food Scientists and Technologists	$78,150	$84,770	220
145	School Psychologists	$77,990	$77,360	2,160
146	Landscape Architects	$77,210	$87,500	1,940
147	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$77,020	$86,110	69,000
148	Credit Analysts	$76,780	$86,360	4,160
149	Producers and Directors	$76,780	$83,950	7,790
150	Lodging Managers	$76,580	$93,340	3,490
151	Accountants and Auditors	$76,480	$83,430	89,350
152	Respiratory Therapists	$76,390	$74,190	8,950
153	Flight Attendants	$76,180	$76,130	13,500
154	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$76,130	$79,360	2,280
155	Urban and Regional Planners	$75,440	$78,210	2,680
156	Hydrologists	$75,390	$78,110	N/A
157	Technical Writers	$75,370	$78,130	2,860
158	Chiropractors	$75,130	$85,380	3,360

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Florida High-Salary Insights

The $75K+ jobs in Florida are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Legal fields.

20.7% of all tracked occupations in FL earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,130/year (Chiropractors), while the top earner makes $229,990/year.

Florida ranks #32 among all 50 states for the number of $75K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $75K a year in Florida?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 158 occupations in Florida with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 20.7% of all tracked occupations in FL.

What is the highest paying job in Florida?

The highest paying occupation in Florida is Family Medicine Physicians with a median salary of $229,990 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $75K+ list in Florida?

The entry point for the $75K+ list in Florida is $75,130/year (Chiropractors). Any occupation with a median salary above $75K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $75K+ jobs in Florida?

The average median salary among all 158 occupations that pay over $75K in Florida is $103,963 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $75K 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 $75K+ 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 $75K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics