Highest-paying jobs in Florida
Answer
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric have the highest median pay in Florida, $473,750 a year, followed by anesthesiologists ($465,370) and radiologists ($417,690). The median for all jobs in Florida is $47,880, 37th of the 50 states and DC; adjusted for local prices it ranks 50th.
- Median salary, all jobs
- $47,880
- 37th of 51 · US $50,980
- Median hourly wage
- $23.02
- US $24.51
- Price level (US = 100)
- 103.4
- Median worth $46,299 at US prices (50th)
- Jobs
- 9,929,860
- 725 occupations published
How these lists work
Occupations with at least 500 jobs in Florida, ranked by median annual wage (BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates). Typical entry education from BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Occupations BLS did not publish for Florida are not listed. Methodology
The 25 highest-paying jobs in Florida
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | US median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $473,750 | $227.76 | 580 | $358,550 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | $465,370 | $223.74 | 2,530 | $391,490 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 3 | Radiologists | $417,690 | $200.81 | 1,680 | $420,860 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 4 | Cardiologists | $414,910 | $199.48 | 920 | $496,010 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 5 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $399,440 | $192.04 | 580 | $300,080 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 6 | Neurologists | $322,750 | $155.17 | 520 | $248,560 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 7 | Psychiatrists | $316,200 | $152.02 | 1,930 | $281,870 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 8 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $225,020 | — | 7,760 | $232,140 | Bachelor's degree |
| 9 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $222,600 | $107.02 | 2,390 | $256,560 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 10 | Nurse Anesthetists | $210,570 | $101.24 | 4,600 | $236,590 | Master's degree |
| 11 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $204,990 | $98.55 | 2,060 | $335,550 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 12 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $186,040 | $89.44 | 1,380 | $153,990 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 13 | Pediatricians, General | $182,010 | $87.51 | 700 | $210,040 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 14 | Dentists, General | $174,900 | $84.09 | 9,320 | $170,950 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 15 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,740 | $82.09 | 8,710 | $171,270 | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $168,470 | $80.99 | 35,040 | $175,140 | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Financial Managers | $153,280 | $73.69 | 48,910 | $166,570 | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Optometrists | $151,670 | $72.92 | 2,350 | $136,570 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 19 | Air Traffic Controllers | $147,530 | $70.93 | 1,950 | $148,080 | Associate's degree |
| 20 | Marketing Managers | $142,620 | $68.57 | 24,820 | $166,790 | Bachelor's degree |
| 21 | Podiatrists | $138,340 | $66.51 | 870 | $160,300 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 22 | Database Architects | $138,320 | $66.50 | 1,810 | $139,500 | Bachelor's degree |
| 23 | Human Resources Managers | $137,790 | $66.25 | 11,570 | $149,280 | Bachelor's degree |
| 24 | Pharmacists | $135,970 | $65.37 | 21,540 | $140,910 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| 25 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $134,160 | $64.50 | 3,290 | $161,740 | Bachelor's degree |
Highest-paying jobs in Florida without a degree
Typical entry education is a high school diploma, no formal credential, some college or a postsecondary certificate.
| # | Occupation | Median pay | Hourly median | Jobs | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | $104,730 | $50.35 | 2,790 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 2 | Transportation Inspectors | $101,470 | $48.78 | 1,630 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $100,880 | $48.50 | 9,900 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 4 | Power Plant Operators | $94,290 | $45.33 | 1,640 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 5 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $86,870 | $41.76 | 6,420 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 6 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $81,650 | $39.26 | 15,120 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 7 | Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $79,600 | $38.27 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 8 | Athletes and Sports Competitors | $78,610 | — | 1,360 | No formal educational credential |
| 9 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $77,060 | $37.05 | 6,440 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 10 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $76,920 | $36.98 | 28,100 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 11 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $75,900 | $36.49 | 41,250 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 12 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $75,790 | $36.44 | 69,830 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 13 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $74,470 | $35.81 | 43,630 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 14 | Food Service Managers | $72,790 | $35.00 | 18,500 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 15 | Crane and Tower Operators | $71,560 | $34.40 | 2,570 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Most common jobs in Florida
| # | Occupation | Jobs | Median pay | Hourly median | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retail Salespersons | 333,460 | $34,010 | $16.35 | No formal educational credential |
| 2 | General and Operations Managers | 236,290 | $101,580 | $48.84 | Bachelor's degree |
| 3 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 235,400 | $29,080 | $13.98 | No formal educational credential |
| 4 | Registered Nurses | 229,940 | $84,190 | $40.48 | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Customer Service Representatives | 228,000 | $40,440 | $19.44 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 6 | Waiters and Waitresses | 207,180 | $36,150 | $17.38 | No formal educational credential |
| 7 | Cashiers | 201,370 | $30,530 | $14.68 | No formal educational credential |
| 8 | Office Clerks, General | 189,700 | $44,450 | $21.37 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 9 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 171,380 | $36,400 | $17.50 | No formal educational credential |
| 10 | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 164,400 | $38,160 | $18.35 | No formal educational credential |
| 11 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 131,900 | $34,490 | $16.58 | No formal educational credential |
| 12 | Cooks, Restaurant | 124,040 | $37,020 | $17.80 | No formal educational credential |
| 13 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 112,920 | $50,640 | $24.34 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| 14 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 111,530 | $46,060 | $22.15 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 15 | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 107,650 | $60,660 | $29.16 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 16 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 104,000 | $45,900 | $22.07 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 17 | Nursing Assistants | 96,960 | $37,510 | $18.03 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| 18 | Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 96,000 | $41,730 | $20.06 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 19 | Security Guards | 95,370 | $35,900 | $17.26 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| 20 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 93,850 | $64,360 | $30.94 | High school diploma or equivalent |
Jobs concentrated in Florida
Concentration is the location quotient: the occupation’s share of jobs in the state divided by its share nationally. 2.0× means twice as common as in the US overall.
| # | Occupation | Concentration vs. US | Jobs | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 3.2× | 4,810 | $55,680 |
| 2 | Helpers--Roofers | 3.2× | 1,240 | $38,350 |
| 3 | Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | 2.8× | 2,870 | $47,140 |
| 4 | Roofers | 2.7× | 23,550 | $47,590 |
| 5 | Travel Agents | 2.7× | 9,430 | $50,060 |
| 6 | Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | 2.6× | 4,530 | $45,210 |
| 7 | Telemarketers | 2.6× | 9,760 | $35,570 |
| 8 | Models | 2.5× | 620 | $45,900 |
| 9 | Medical Appliance Technicians | 2.5× | 1,800 | $46,110 |
| 10 | Baggage Porters and Bellhops | 2.4× | 4,430 | $30,890 |
| 11 | Airfield Operations Specialists | 2.4× | 2,320 | $57,650 |
| 12 | Ship Engineers | 2.3× | 1,260 | $130,480 |
What 136 careers pay in Florida
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| Orthopedic Surgeon | $473,750 | 14 | $458,110 | $358,550 | 580 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $465,370 | 7 | $450,007 | $391,490 | 2,530 |
| Radiologist | $417,690 | 15 | $403,901 | $420,860 | 1,680 |
| Cardiologist | $414,910 | 17 | $401,213 | $496,010 | 920 |
| Neurologist | $322,750 | 14 | $312,095 | $248,560 | 520 |
| Psychiatrist | $316,200 | 7 | $305,761 | $281,870 | 1,930 |
| Pathologist | $313,510 | 15 | $303,160 | $312,400 | 370 |
| Airline Pilot | $225,020 | 12 | $217,591 | $232,140 | 7,760 |
| CRNA | $210,570 | 39 | $203,618 | $236,590 | 4,600 |
| Judge | $186,040 | 13 | $179,898 | $153,990 | 1,380 |
| Pediatrician | $182,010 | 38 | $176,001 | $210,040 | 700 |
| Dentist | $174,900 | 20 | $169,126 | $170,950 | 9,320 |
| Optometrist | $151,670 | 13 | $146,663 | $136,570 | 2,350 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $147,530 | 15 | $142,660 | $148,080 | 1,950 |
| Marketing Manager | $142,620 | 24 | $137,912 | $166,790 | 24,820 |
| HR Manager | $137,790 | 21 | $133,241 | $149,280 | 11,570 |
| Pharmacist | $135,970 | 43 | $131,481 | $140,910 | 21,540 |
| Computer Engineer | $134,160 | 19 | $129,731 | $161,740 | 3,290 |
| Lawyer | $133,180 | 24 | $128,783 | $159,670 | 55,210 |
| Network Engineer | $132,800 | 19 | $128,416 | $134,050 | 9,370 |
| Actuary | $132,110 | 10 | $127,749 | $130,000 | 1,300 |
| Veterinarian | $131,660 | 13 | $127,314 | $130,100 | 5,360 |
| Software Engineer | $130,980 | 19 | $126,656 | $135,980 | 87,890 |
| Physician Assistant | $129,620 | 39 | $125,341 | $135,880 | 9,310 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,510 | 36 | $125,234 | $132,300 | 21,790 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $129,280 | 24 | $125,012 | $134,960 | 3,250 |
| Nurse Midwife | $127,460 | 26 | $123,252 | $134,040 | 460 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $124,860 | 19 | $120,738 | $129,180 | 14,220 |
| Commercial Pilot | $121,890 | 20 | $117,866 | $123,220 | 6,340 |
| Healthcare Administrator | $120,360 | 23 | $116,387 | $123,860 | 42,700 |
| Meteorologist | $115,960 | 7 | $112,132 | $99,070 | 270 |
| Data Scientist | $115,820 | 16 | $111,996 | $120,230 | 10,240 |
| Construction Manager | $113,130 | 22 | $109,395 | $114,990 | 34,010 |
| Chemical Engineer | $109,000 | 26 | $105,402 | $125,040 | 230 |
| Electrical Engineer | $104,780 | 37 | $101,321 | $120,630 | 9,220 |
| Elevator Mechanic | $104,730 | 23 | $101,273 | $109,910 | 2,790 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $101,730 | 19 | $98,372 | $109,370 | 900 |
| Operations Manager | $101,580 | 30 | $98,227 | $105,770 | 236,290 |
| Physical Therapist | $101,040 | 26 | $97,704 | $102,760 | 16,290 |
| Financial Advisor | $100,970 | 19 | $97,637 | $105,070 | 21,490 |
| Radiation Therapist | $100,920 | 21 | $97,588 | $105,310 | 1,280 |
| Speech-language Pathologist | $99,990 | 14 | $96,689 | $97,870 | 10,080 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $99,980 | 33 | $96,679 | $104,110 | 10,740 |
| Occupational Therapist | $99,360 | 24 | $96,080 | $100,330 | 10,650 |
| Civil Engineer | $98,570 | 28 | $95,316 | $100,840 | 23,750 |
| Project Manager | $98,070 | 27 | $94,832 | $102,320 | 76,370 |
| School Principal | $96,490 | 42 | $93,305 | $105,870 | 16,960 |
| Architect | $96,240 | 33 | $93,063 | $99,280 | 5,580 |
| Financial Analyst | $94,490 | 29 | $91,371 | $102,740 | 23,900 |
| Audiologist | $93,480 | 30 | $90,394 | $95,780 | 700 |
| Dental Hygienist | $91,980 | 34 | $88,943 | $98,100 | 11,980 |
| Business Analyst | $88,610 | 42 | $85,685 | $101,860 | 71,060 |
| Lineman | $86,870 | 36 | $84,002 | $95,320 | 6,420 |
| Psychologist | $85,610 | 33 | $82,784 | $100,580 | 3,040 |
| School Psychologist | $84,760 | 22 | $81,962 | $95,990 | 2,020 |
| MRI Technician | $84,330 | 37 | $81,546 | $95,480 | 2,860 |
| Chiropractor | $84,280 | 12 | $81,498 | $79,200 | 3,220 |
| Registered Nurse | $84,190 | 34 | $81,411 | $97,550 | 229,940 |
| Labor and Delivery Nurse (RN data) | $84,190 | 34 | $81,411 | $97,550 | 229,940 |
| NICU Nurse (RN data) | $84,190 | 34 | $81,411 | $97,550 | 229,940 |
| Travel Nurse (RN data) | $84,190 | 34 | $81,411 | $97,550 | 229,940 |
| ICU Nurse (RN data) | $84,190 | 34 | $81,411 | $97,550 | 229,940 |
| Pediatric Nurse (RN data) | $84,190 | 34 | $81,411 | $97,550 | 229,940 |
| Ultrasound Technician | $82,940 | 40 | $80,202 | $96,590 | 6,670 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $81,160 | 27 | $78,481 | $82,280 | 8,820 |
| Train Conductor | $79,600 | 9 | $76,972 | $78,000 | 760 |
| Accountant | $79,250 | 27 | $76,634 | $83,680 | 91,000 |
| UX Designer | $77,730 | 27 | $75,164 | $104,000 | 4,620 |
| Cardiovascular Technologist | $77,140 | 26 | $74,593 | $74,310 | 5,640 |
| Detective | $77,060 | 39 | $74,516 | $93,790 | 6,440 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | $76,940 | 28 | $74,400 | $79,870 | 14,850 |
| Claims Adjuster | $76,920 | 29 | $74,381 | $78,000 | 28,100 |
| Radiology Technician | $76,750 | 32 | $74,216 | $80,110 | 16,470 |
| Nutritionist | $76,050 | 17 | $73,539 | $76,400 | 4,370 |
| Police Officer | $74,470 | 26 | $72,012 | $76,210 | 43,630 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $72,530 | 13 | $70,136 | $68,380 | 9,870 |
| Crane Operator | $71,560 | 21 | $69,198 | $68,080 | 2,570 |
| Loan Officer | $71,090 | 34 | $68,743 | $76,690 | 18,830 |
| Librarian | $67,060 | 20 | $64,846 | $68,270 | 6,670 |
| HR Specialist | $66,410 | 41 | $64,218 | $75,940 | 62,730 |
| Forensic Scientist | $64,140 | 26 | $62,023 | $72,060 | 1,920 |
| TSA Officer | $63,130 | 25 | $61,046 | $66,770 | 6,920 |
| Surgical Technician | $62,440 | 30 | $60,379 | $64,650 | 9,120 |
| LPN | $61,770 | 39 | $59,731 | $64,400 | 38,620 |
| Graphic Designer | $61,660 | 19 | $59,624 | $62,960 | 12,660 |
| Athletic Trainer | $61,350 | 27 | $59,325 | $62,520 | 1,430 |
| Mail Carrier | $61,130 | 12 | $59,112 | $60,550 | 20,810 |
| Paralegal | $61,000 | 29 | $58,986 | $62,890 | 40,950 |
| Interior Designer | $60,860 | 38 | $58,851 | $67,190 | 7,410 |
| Medical Lab Technician | $60,510 | 36 | $58,512 | $62,930 | 25,790 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $60,490 | 30 | $58,493 | $61,770 | 14,900 |
| High School Teacher | $60,410 | 41 | $58,416 | $72,040 | 49,810 |
| Paramedic | $60,140 | 28 | $58,155 | $60,600 | 6,970 |
| Insurance Agent | $59,790 | 36 | $57,816 | $62,280 | 47,560 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,930 | 40 | $56,985 | $63,970 | 79,090 |
| IT Support Specialist | $58,740 | 33 | $56,801 | $61,860 | 51,220 |
| Firefighter | $58,550 | 23 | $56,617 | $59,280 | 24,570 |
| Chef | $58,240 | 38 | $56,317 | $62,470 | 19,670 |
| Electrician | $57,250 | 48 | $55,360 | $63,190 | 49,700 |
| Mental Health Counselor | $56,790 | 37 | $54,915 | $59,350 | 29,750 |
| HVAC Technician | $56,670 | 41 | $54,799 | $61,010 | 39,160 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $56,400 | 33 | $54,538 | $66,940 | 930 |
| School Counselor | $53,140 | 49 | $51,386 | $64,330 | 22,800 |
| Plumber | $52,910 | 48 | $51,163 | $63,800 | 29,260 |
| Marine Biologist (Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist data) | $52,750 | 46 | $51,009 | $76,780 | 1,400 |
| Welder | $50,640 | 36 | $48,968 | $53,750 | 16,420 |
| Truck Driver | $50,640 | 48 | $48,968 | $58,640 | 112,920 |
| Private Investigator | $50,640 | 24 | $48,968 | $51,220 | 3,660 |
| Carpenter | $49,870 | 42 | $48,224 | $60,580 | 39,300 |
| Correctional Officer | $49,710 | 37 | $48,069 | $58,940 | 24,280 |
| Massage Therapist | $49,680 | 42 | $48,040 | $58,450 | 9,280 |
| Underwater Welder (Commercial Diver data) | $49,640 | 17 | $48,001 | $72,990 | 370 |
| Barber | $49,410 | 8 | $47,779 | $38,210 | 1,240 |
| Real Estate Agent | $49,310 | 31 | $47,682 | $52,830 | 26,790 |
| Court Reporter | $49,240 | 36 | $47,614 | $72,420 | 1,110 |
| Mortician | $48,510 | 32 | $46,909 | $55,010 | 1,510 |
| Bus Driver | $48,300 | 35 | $46,705 | $59,050 | 9,130 |
| Auto Mechanic | $48,260 | 39 | $46,667 | $50,620 | 49,930 |
| Garbage Collector | $47,820 | 29 | $46,241 | $49,690 | 11,650 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,620 | 28 | $46,048 | $48,070 | 26,620 |
| Flight Attendant | $47,320 | 18 | $45,758 | $63,580 | 13,220 |
| Vet Tech | $46,380 | 28 | $44,849 | $47,380 | 11,380 |
| Sterile Processing Technician | $45,890 | 31 | $44,375 | $47,700 | 5,250 |
| Medical Billing and Coding Specialist | $45,760 | 47 | $44,249 | $51,140 | 21,490 |
| Construction Worker | $44,030 | 40 | $42,576 | $47,120 | 87,040 |
| Esthetician | $43,880 | 27 | $42,431 | $45,330 | 5,270 |
| Medical Assistant | $43,680 | 33 | $42,238 | $45,690 | 66,110 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $43,590 | 37 | $42,151 | $45,750 | 38,460 |
| Phlebotomist | $40,230 | 35 | $38,902 | $45,230 | 10,220 |
| EMT | $39,870 | 33 | $38,554 | $44,470 | 6,060 |
| Personal Trainer | $38,800 | 42 | $37,519 | $47,160 | 18,070 |
| Nail Technician | $37,840 | 13 | $36,591 | $35,760 | 4,470 |
| CNA | $37,510 | 43 | $36,272 | $42,260 | 96,960 |
| Substitute Teacher | $37,080 | 28 | $35,856 | $41,670 | 25,270 |
| Bartender | $35,150 | 21 | $33,990 | $34,340 | 55,170 |
| Cosmetologist | $29,530 | 45 | $28,555 | $35,790 | 23,530 |
BLS OEWS, May 2025, state estimates; adjusted with BEA regional price parities (2024). Rank among states: 1 = highest median of the states with published data.