Average salary in Florida
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Florida is $64,670 a year and the median is $47,880, across 9,929,860 jobs (BLS May 2025). Florida ranks #27 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $64,670 |
| Median salary | $47,880 |
| Median hourly wage | $23.02 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $30,010 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $114,550 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $54,142 |
Highest-paying jobs in Florida
- Physician: $262,180
- Family Medicine Physician: $227,700
- Airline Pilot: $225,020
- Dentist: $174,900
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $170,740
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $168,470
- Financial Manager: $153,280
- Marketing Manager: $142,620
- Human Resources Manager: $137,790
- Pharmacist: $135,970
- Purchasing Manager: $133,410
- Lawyer: $133,180
- Computer Network Architect: $132,800
- Sales Manager: $131,900
- Veterinarian: $131,660
- Software Engineer: $130,980
- Physician Assistant: $129,620
- Nurse Practitioner: $129,510
- Information Security Analyst: $124,860
- Medical and Health Services Manager: $120,360
Most common jobs in Florida
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salesperson | 333,460 | $34,010 |
| General and Operations Manager | 236,290 | $101,580 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 235,400 | $29,080 |
| Registered Nurse | 229,940 | $84,190 |
| Customer Service Representative | 228,000 | $40,440 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 207,180 | $36,150 |
| Cashier | 201,370 | $30,530 |
| Office Clerk | 189,700 | $44,450 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 171,380 | $36,400 |
| Laborer and Freight | 164,400 | $38,160 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 131,900 | $34,490 |
| Cook | 124,040 | $37,020 |
| Truck Driver | 112,920 | $50,640 |
| Maintenance and Repair Worker | 111,530 | $46,060 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | 107,650 | $60,660 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Florida?
$64,670 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $47,880 ($23.02/hour), per BLS May 2025. Florida ranks #27 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florida?
Physician ($262,180), Family Medicine Physician ($227,700), Airline Pilot ($225,020), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Florida?
Earning more than the median of $47,880 puts you above half of Florida workers; the top 10% earn over $114,550.