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Highest paying jobs in Florida after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Florida, orthopedic surgeon pays most: $473,750 a year, and a single filer keeps about $324,031 after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Florida paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Florida?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Florida after tax
RankJobMedian payTake-home
1 Orthopedic Surgeon $473,750 $324,031
2 Anesthesiologist $465,370 $318,781
3 Other Surgeon $429,990 $296,615
4 Radiologist $417,690 $288,910
5 Cardiologist $414,910 $287,168
6 Ophthalmologist $399,440 $277,476
7 Neurologist $322,750 $229,430
8 Psychiatrist $316,200 $225,326
9 Pathologist $313,510 $223,641
10 Other Physician $262,180 $191,178
11 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon $233,050 $172,054
12 Family Medicine Physician $227,700 $168,542
13 Physicist $225,390 $167,026
14 Airline Pilot $225,020 $166,783
15 Internal Medicine Physician $222,600 $165,194
16 Nurse Anesthetist $210,570 $156,712
17 Emergency Medicine Physician $204,990 $152,602
18 Judge and Magistrate $186,040 $138,520
19 General Pediatrician $182,010 $135,670
20 General Dentist $174,900 $130,810
21 Engineering Manager $170,740 $127,967
22 IT Manager $168,470 $126,415
23 Biochemist and Biophysicist $157,390 $118,842
24 Medical Dosimetrist $153,490 $116,176
25 Financial Manager $153,280 $116,033

What does every job pay in Florida?

782 jobs.

Every job with a median in Florida: pay, take-home and people
JobMedian payTake-homePeople
Orthopedic Surgeon $473,750 $324,031 580
Anesthesiologist $465,370 $318,781 2,530
Other Surgeon $429,990 $296,615 2,260
Radiologist $417,690 $288,910 1,680
Cardiologist $414,910 $287,168 920
Ophthalmologist $399,440 $277,476 580
Neurologist $322,750 $229,430 520
Psychiatrist $316,200 $225,326 1,930
Pathologist $313,510 $223,641 370
Other Physician $262,180 $191,178 23,390
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon $233,050 $172,054 –
Family Medicine Physician $227,700 $168,542 –
Physicist $225,390 $167,026 340
Airline Pilot $225,020 $166,783 7,760
Internal Medicine Physician $222,600 $165,194 2,390
Nurse Anesthetist $210,570 $156,712 4,600
Emergency Medicine Physician $204,990 $152,602 2,060
Judge and Magistrate $186,040 $138,520 1,380
General Pediatrician $182,010 $135,670 700
General Dentist $174,900 $130,810 9,320
Engineering Manager $170,740 $127,967 8,710
IT Manager $168,470 $126,415 35,040
Biochemist and Biophysicist $157,390 $118,842 370
Medical Dosimetrist $153,490 $116,176 320
Financial Manager $153,280 $116,033 48,910
Optometrist $151,670 $114,932 2,350
Air Traffic Controller $147,530 $112,103 1,950
Marketing Manager $142,620 $108,747 24,820
Podiatrist $138,340 $105,821 870
Database Architect $138,320 $105,808 1,810
Human Resources Manager $137,790 $105,445 11,570
Pharmacist $135,970 $104,201 21,540
Nuclear Technician $135,550 $103,914 60
Nuclear Engineer $135,400 $103,812 120
Other Psychologist $134,690 $103,327 910
Computer Hardware Engineer $134,160 $102,964 3,290
Purchasing Manager $133,410 $102,452 3,960
Lawyer $133,180 $102,295 55,210
Computer Network Architect $132,800 $102,035 9,370
Actuary $132,110 $101,563 1,300
Sales Manager $131,900 $101,420 46,480
Other Physical Scientist $131,690 $101,276 340
Veterinarian $131,660 $101,256 5,360
Software Developer $130,980 $100,791 87,890
Marine Engineer and Naval Architect $130,640 $100,558 370
Ship Engineer $130,480 $100,449 1,260
Physician Assistant $129,620 $99,861 9,310
Nurse Practitioner $129,510 $99,786 21,790
Aerospace Engineer $129,280 $99,629 3,250
Chemical Plant and System Operator $128,830 $99,321 60
Compensation and Benefits Manager $127,960 $98,727 1,670
Public Relations Manager $127,550 $98,446 2,990
Nurse Midwive $127,460 $98,385 460
Sales Engineer $125,530 $97,066 2,410
Information Security Analyst $124,860 $96,608 14,220
Commercial Pilot $121,890 $94,578 6,340
Health Services Manager $120,360 $93,503 42,700
Industrial Production Manager $119,870 $93,159 9,480
Computer Research Scientist $119,810 $93,116 1,070
Materials Engineer $118,780 $92,392 690
Training and Development Manager $118,290 $92,047 3,550
Mining and Geological Engineer $117,500 $91,491 50
Electronics Engineer $116,860 $91,041 5,280
Environmental Engineer $116,840 $91,027 1,800
Atmospheric and Space Scientist $115,960 $90,408 270
Administrative Law Judge $115,920 $90,380 570
Data Scientist $115,820 $90,309 10,240
Construction Manager $113,130 $88,417 34,010
Natural Sciences Manager $112,220 $87,777 4,370
Chemical Engineer $109,000 $85,512 230
Other Manager $108,890 $85,434 37,820
Statistician $108,040 $84,836 550
Technical Sales Representative $107,700 $84,597 19,840
Other Engineer $105,410 $82,986 8,600
Other Computer Occupation $105,370 $82,958 13,710
Musician and Singer $104,978 $82,682 2,130
Electrical Engineer $104,780 $82,543 9,220
Elevator Installer and Repairer $104,730 $82,508 2,790
Database Administrator $104,120 $82,078 3,810
Soil and Plant Scientist $103,240 $81,459 270
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent $102,880 $81,206 350
Law Professor $102,720 $81,094 720
Economist $102,430 $80,890 500
Materials Scientist $102,340 $80,826 200
Genetic Counselor $102,330 $80,819 100
Computer Systems Analyst $101,900 $80,517 35,270
Health and Safety Engineer $101,790 $80,439 770
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer $101,780 $80,432 910
Biomedical Engineer $101,730 $80,397 900
Industrial Engineer $101,610 $80,313 14,050
General and Operations Manager $101,580 $80,292 236,290
Transportation and Distribution Manager $101,570 $80,284 –
Transportation Inspector $101,470 $80,214 1,630
Food Scientist and Technologist $101,160 $79,996 170
Power Distributor and Dispatcher $101,060 $79,926 260
Physical Therapist $101,040 $79,912 16,290
Personal Financial Advisor $100,970 $79,862 21,490
Radiation Therapist $100,920 $79,827 1,280
Police Supervisor $100,880 $79,799 9,900
Software QA Analyst and Tester $100,210 $79,328 10,320
Speech-Language Pathologist $99,990 $79,173 10,080
Mechanical Engineer $99,980 $79,166 10,740
Financial Risk Specialist $99,900 $79,110 3,770
Art Director $99,660 $78,941 2,520
Occupational Therapist $99,360 $78,730 10,650
Other Treating Practitioner $99,260 $78,659 850
Emergency Management Director $99,020 $78,491 720
Facilities Manager $98,780 $78,322 8,620
Civil Engineer $98,570 $78,174 23,750
Firefighting Supervisor $98,560 $78,167 9,540
Talent and Sports Agent $98,200 $77,914 870
Project Management Specialist $98,070 $77,822 76,370
Engineering Professor $97,340 $77,309 –
Nuclear Medicine Technologist $97,310 $77,288 1,740
Fundraising Manager $97,240 $77,238 1,320
K-12 Education Administrator $96,490 $76,711 16,960
Architect $96,240 $76,535 5,580
Gambling Manager $96,180 $76,493 230
Network and Systems Administrator $95,200 $75,803 26,890
Geoscientist $95,140 $75,761 660
Medical Scientist $94,940 $75,620 6,490
Administrative Services Manager $94,850 $75,557 15,350
Financial and Investment Analyst $94,490 $75,304 23,900
Power Plant Operator $94,290 $75,163 1,640
Audiologist $93,480 $74,593 700
Computer Programmer $93,180 $74,382 4,760
Locomotive Engineer $92,310 $73,770 350
Dental Hygienist $91,980 $73,538 11,980
Other Life Scientist $91,900 $73,482 80
Economics Professor $91,140 $72,947 150
Occupational Safety Specialist $88,820 $71,315 6,760
Health Specialties Professor $88,710 $71,237 8,500
Management Analyst $88,610 $71,167 71,060
Farmer and Rancher $87,080 $70,091 320
Power Line Installer $86,870 $69,943 6,420
Technical Writer $86,240 $69,500 2,550
Other Media Equipment Worker $86,230 $69,493 540
Special Effects Artist and Animator $85,870 $69,240 1,530
Clinical Psychologist $85,610 $69,057 3,040
School Psychologist $84,760 $68,459 2,020
MRI Technologist $84,330 $68,156 2,860
Chiropractor $84,280 $68,121 3,220
Other Education Administrator $84,220 $68,079 –
Registered Nurse $84,190 $68,058 229,940
Budget Analyst $84,170 $68,044 3,150
College Administrator $83,840 $67,811 –
Avionics Technician $83,800 $67,783 2,400
Other Biological Scientist $83,780 $67,769 1,920
Entertainment and Recreation Manager $83,520 $67,586 2,620
Other Social Scientist $83,460 $67,544 1,740
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer $82,940 $67,178 6,670
Chemist $82,740 $67,038 1,490
Nursing Professor $82,410 $66,805 4,320
Theatrical Makeup Artist $82,400 $66,798 250
Earth and Space Sciences Professor $81,980 $66,503 350
Watch and Clock Repairer $81,850 $66,411 –
Labor Relations Specialist $81,700 $66,306 1,970
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor $81,650 $66,271 15,120
Orthotist and Prosthetist $81,370 $66,074 550
Respiratory Therapist $81,160 $65,926 8,820
Microbiologist $80,930 $65,764 270
Urban and Regional Planner $80,720 $65,617 2,620
Rail Yard Engineer $80,360 $65,363 120
Metal and Plastic Model Maker $79,930 $65,061 50
Producer and Director $79,920 $65,054 7,160
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist $79,650 $64,864 610
Landscape Architect $79,650 $64,864 1,210
Other Business Operations Specialist $79,650 $64,864 66,230
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster $79,600 $64,829 760
Farm Labor Contractor $79,590 $64,822 –
Epidemiologist $79,460 $64,730 300
Accountant and Auditor $79,250 $64,582 91,000
Architecture Professor $78,960 $64,378 –
Business Professor $78,870 $64,315 2,900
Other Protective Service Supervisor $78,730 $64,217 1,330
Commercial and Industrial Designer $78,720 $64,210 1,990
Insurance Underwriter $78,720 $64,210 7,300
Signal and Track Switch Repairer $78,680 $64,181 290
Professional Athlete $78,610 $64,132 1,360
Aerospace Engineering Technician $78,560 $64,097 770
Credit Analyst $78,360 $63,956 4,040
Political Science Professor $77,860 $63,605 270
Environmental Science Professor $77,830 $63,583 80
Web and Digital Interface Designer $77,730 $63,513 4,620
Chemistry Professor $77,630 $63,443 340
Operations Research Analyst $77,600 $63,422 9,120
Cardiovascular Technologist $77,140 $63,098 5,640
Transportation Electronics Repairer $77,110 $63,077 230
Detective $77,060 $63,042 6,440
Computer Science Professor $76,950 $62,964 950
Health Information Technologist $76,950 $62,964 2,360
Aircraft Mechanic $76,940 $62,957 14,850
Claims Adjuster and Examiner $76,920 $62,943 28,100
Hydrologist $76,850 $62,894 280
Radiologic Technologist $76,750 $62,824 16,470
Anthropology Professor $76,460 $62,620 60
Logistician $76,410 $62,584 15,020
Financial Examiner $76,230 $62,458 4,190
Foreign Language Professor $76,230 $62,458 430
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor $76,100 $62,366 140
Dietitian and Nutritionist $76,050 $62,331 4,370
Social and Community Service Manager $76,050 $62,331 8,600
Ship Captain and Mate $76,040 $62,324 5,040
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor $75,900 $62,226 41,250
Other Healthcare Technical Worker $75,900 $62,226 1,070
Construction Supervisor $75,790 $62,148 69,830
Network Support Specialist $75,740 $62,113 9,450
Fire Inspector and Investigator $75,660 $62,057 1,060
Library Science Professor $75,500 $61,944 100
Electro-Mechanical Technician $75,450 $61,909 500
Market Research Analyst $75,450 $61,909 60,770
Cost Estimator $74,990 $61,585 13,720
Compliance Officer $74,920 $61,536 29,680
Historian $74,740 $61,410 110
Police Officer $74,470 $61,220 43,630
Physics Professor $74,050 $60,924 180
Editor $73,950 $60,854 3,790
Electrical Engineering Technician $73,190 $60,319 4,710
Electrical and Electronics Drafter $73,010 $60,193 660
Subway and Streetcar Operator $72,860 $60,087 130
Buyer and Purchasing Agent $72,850 $60,080 30,270
Food Service Manager $72,790 $60,038 18,500
Physical Therapist Assistant $72,530 $59,855 9,870
Funeral Home Manager $72,180 $59,609 1,050
Training and Development Specialist $71,990 $59,475 34,130
Occupational Therapy Assistant $71,630 $59,222 3,910
Crane and Tower Operator $71,560 $59,172 2,570
Loan Officer $71,090 $58,842 18,830
History Professor $70,880 $58,694 320
Property and Real Estate Manager $70,810 $58,645 30,160
Other Engineering Technician $70,500 $58,427 2,820
Sound Engineering Technician $70,360 $58,328 590
Acupuncturist $69,990 $58,068 900
Transit and Railroad Police $69,810 $57,941 40
Boilermaker $69,790 $57,927 400
Blaster and Explosives Worker $69,780 $57,920 90
Lodging Manager $69,120 $57,456 4,790
Psychology Professor $69,050 $57,407 1,120
Other Special Education Teacher $68,690 $57,153 900
Construction Inspector $68,170 $56,788 13,860
Writer and Author $68,080 $56,724 3,010
Mechanical Drafter $68,050 $56,703 1,540
Other Media Worker $67,450 $56,281 1,490
Gas Plant Operator $67,170 $56,084 130
Librarian $67,060 $56,007 6,670
Hearing Aid Specialist $67,010 $55,972 1,150
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor $66,520 $55,627 120
Human Resources Specialist $66,410 $55,540 62,730
Drilling Machine Operator $66,340 $55,484 80
Real Estate Broker $66,010 $55,219 3,640
Communications Professor $65,740 $55,002 1,260
Property Appraiser and Assessor $65,620 $54,906 2,830
Other Designer $65,510 $54,817 440
Surveyor $65,480 $54,793 4,000
Stationary Engineer $65,040 $54,440 170
Compensation and Benefits Specialist $65,020 $54,424 6,610
Gambling Services Supervisor $64,980 $54,391 1,140
Broadcast Technician $64,950 $54,367 1,130
Oil and Gas Derrick Operator $64,950 $54,367 60
Healthcare Social Worker $64,820 $54,263 10,520
Executive Assistant $64,710 $54,174 19,220
Other Therapist $64,600 $54,086 440
Aircraft Assembler $64,580 $54,070 1,280
Fundraiser $64,390 $53,917 –
Office Supervisor $64,360 $53,893 93,850
Forensic Science Technician $64,140 $53,716 1,920
Forester $64,130 $53,708 380
CNC Programmer $63,970 $53,580 770
Production Supervisor $63,950 $53,564 27,710
Tool and Die Maker $63,890 $53,516 440
Art, Drama, and Music Professor $63,820 $53,459 2,490
Family and Consumer Sciences Professor $63,770 $53,419 40
Public Relations Specialist $63,660 $53,331 17,820
Education Professor $63,640 $53,315 1,290
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic $63,550 $53,242 9,240
Refinery Operator $63,480 $53,186 170
Sociology Professor $63,470 $53,178 230
Civil Engineering Technician $63,410 $53,130 4,030
Philosophy and Religion Professor $63,330 $53,066 460
Other Science Technician $63,180 $52,945 1,830
Brokerage Clerk $63,130 $52,905 1,830
Transportation Security Screener $63,130 $52,905 6,920
Financial Services Sales Agent $62,770 $52,616 42,600
Other Professor $62,670 $52,535 14,730
Architectural and Civil Drafter $62,640 $52,511 7,530
Postal Service Clerk $62,610 $52,487 3,540
Continuous Mining Machine Operator $62,580 $52,463 230
Surgical Assistant $62,550 $52,439 1,260
Wholesale Sales Representative $62,490 $52,391 92,920
Surgical Technologist $62,440 $52,351 9,120
Agricultural Sciences Professor $62,420 $52,334 120
Semiconductor Processing Technician $62,330 $52,262 190
Rail Car Repairer $62,260 $52,206 410
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor $62,240 $52,190 740
Camera Operator $62,220 $52,174 970
Lighting Technician $62,190 $52,150 600
High School Vocational Teacher $62,140 $52,109 6,820
Metal Pourer and Caster $62,090 $52,069 40
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator $62,050 $52,037 200
Millwright $62,000 $51,997 530
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator $61,970 $51,973 180
Hydrologic Technician $61,820 $51,852 240
Licensed Practical Nurse $61,770 $51,812 38,620
Telecom Line Installer $61,740 $51,788 5,760
Graphic Designer $61,660 $51,724 12,660
Other Financial Specialist $61,660 $51,724 6,960
Criminal Justice Professor $61,550 $51,635 840
Industrial Electronics Repairer $61,530 $51,619 3,650
High School Special Education Teacher $61,510 $51,603 7,940
Other Personal Service Manager $61,460 $51,563 –
Athletic Trainer $61,350 $51,475 1,430
Industrial Engineering Technician $61,350 $51,475 3,110
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser $61,320 $51,451 –
Rail-Track Equipment Operator $61,220 $51,370 490
Postal Service Mail Carrier $61,130 $51,298 20,810
Telecom Equipment Installer $61,030 $51,218 11,820
Paralegal and Legal Assistant $61,000 $51,194 40,950
Transportation Supervisor $61,000 $51,194 34,650
Interior Designer $60,860 $51,081 7,410
Environmental Scientist $60,830 $51,057 5,950
Instructional Coordinator $60,790 $51,025 18,030
Set and Exhibit Designer $60,750 $50,993 740
Mathematical Science Professor $60,700 $50,952 2,660
Services Sales Representative $60,660 $50,920 107,650
Industrial Machinery Mechanic $60,650 $50,912 17,120
Social Work Professor $60,580 $50,856 90
RV Service Technician $60,560 $50,840 1,040
Clinical Lab Technologist $60,510 $50,800 25,790
Diesel Mechanic $60,490 $50,784 14,900
Middle School Special Education Teacher $60,440 $50,744 2,630
Film and Video Editor $60,430 $50,736 1,490
High School Teacher $60,410 $50,719 49,810
Event Planner $60,270 $50,607 10,480
Embalmer $60,170 $50,527 300
Paramedic $60,140 $50,502 6,970
Radio and Cell Tower Installer $60,140 $50,502 520
Exercise Physiologist $60,100 $50,470 330
Security and Fire Alarm Installer $60,070 $50,446 8,320
Vocational Instructor $59,990 $50,382 7,600
Other Drafter $59,970 $50,366 670
Dental Laboratory Technician $59,790 $50,221 2,330
Insurance Sales Agent $59,790 $50,221 47,560
Calibration Technician $59,770 $50,205 480
English Professor $59,740 $50,181 2,480
Mechanical Engineering Technician $59,720 $50,165 540
Curator $59,500 $49,988 420
Other Precision Instrument Repairer $59,310 $49,836 410
Anthropologist and Archeologist $59,270 $49,803 620
Occupational Safety Technician $59,140 $49,699 1,000
Pump Operator $59,120 $49,683 510
Water Treatment Plant Operator $59,030 $49,611 7,440
Bailiff $59,000 $49,587 940
Stonemason $58,980 $49,570 –
Middle School Teacher $58,940 $49,538 31,370
Elementary School Teacher $58,930 $49,530 79,090
Adult Education and ESL Instructor $58,920 $49,522 3,670
Dispensing Optician $58,850 $49,466 5,080
Elementary Special Education Teacher $58,850 $49,466 8,740
Farming and Forestry Supervisor $58,780 $49,410 940
Middle School Vocational Teacher $58,760 $49,394 610
IT Support Specialist $58,740 $49,378 51,220
News Reporter and Journalist $58,730 $49,370 2,490
Firefighter $58,550 $49,225 24,570
Other Social Worker $58,550 $49,225 4,800
Food Science Technician $58,500 $49,185 250
Title Examiner $58,450 $49,145 4,800
Advertising Sales Agent $58,420 $49,120 6,420
Railroad Brake and Signal Operator $58,250 $48,984 130
Chef and Head Cook $58,240 $48,976 19,670
Preschool Special Education Teacher $58,240 $48,976 1,370
Metal and Plastic Layout Worker $58,170 $48,920 200
Kindergarten Teacher $58,100 $48,863 8,810
Recreational Therapist $57,980 $48,767 640
Sailor and Marine Oiler $57,930 $48,727 2,710
Music Director and Composer $57,830 $48,646 570
Airfield Operations Specialist $57,650 $48,502 2,320
Control and Valve Installer $57,460 $48,349 1,250
Postal Mail Sorter $57,430 $48,325 7,240
Home Appliance Repairer $57,280 $48,204 3,000
Electrician $57,250 $48,180 49,700
Statistical Assistant $57,200 $48,140 90
Other Social Sciences Professor $57,180 $48,124 1,390
Biological Science Professor $57,140 $48,092 2,020
Machinist $57,140 $48,092 8,400
Oil and Gas Roustabout $57,080 $48,044 40
Floor Layer $57,020 $47,996 1,660
Clergy $56,940 $47,931 3,560
Medical Equipment Repairer $56,940 $47,931 4,260
Other Legal Support Worker $56,880 $47,883 –
Mental Health Counselor $56,790 $47,811 29,750
Preschool and Daycare Administrator $56,750 $47,779 5,980
HVAC Technician $56,670 $47,714 39,160
Child and Family Social Worker $56,550 $47,618 14,000
Marriage and Family Therapist $56,400 $47,497 930
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ $56,360 $47,465 990
Structural Iron and Steel Worker $55,700 $46,935 2,730
Motorboat Mechanic $55,680 $46,919 4,810
Correctional Officer Supervisor $55,620 $46,871 6,480
Earth Driller $55,320 $46,630 1,630
Judicial Law Clerk $55,180 $46,517 1,300
Audio and Video Technician $54,230 $45,754 6,000
Chemical Technician $54,050 $45,609 1,840
Museum Technician and Conservator $53,460 $45,135 250
School and Career Counselor $53,140 $44,878 22,800
Plumber $52,910 $44,693 29,260
Dredge Operator $52,800 $44,605 40
Brickmason and Blockmason $52,760 $44,573 2,610
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist $52,750 $44,565 1,400
Desktop Publisher $52,720 $44,541 150
Engine and Other Machine Assembler $52,660 $44,492 800
Forest and Conservation Technician $52,420 $44,299 380
Rigger $52,390 $44,275 910
Archivist $52,100 $44,042 100
Floor Sander and Finisher $52,060 $44,010 270
Surface Mining Machine Operator $51,990 $43,954 1,480
Environmental Engineering Technician $51,970 $43,938 420
Production and Planning Clerk $51,940 $43,914 20,850
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk $51,910 $43,890 10,910
Machinery Maintenance Worker $51,900 $43,882 2,830
Pile Driver Operator $51,830 $43,825 270
Other Teacher $51,730 $43,745 7,490
Forest Fire Inspector $51,690 $43,713 100
Mental Health Social Worker $51,590 $43,633 5,150
Other Financial Clerk $51,570 $43,616 2,210
Jeweler $51,470 $43,536 1,070
Landscaping Supervisor $51,290 $43,392 12,020
Traffic Technician $51,220 $43,335 710
Conservation Scientist $51,130 $43,263 950
Probation Officer $50,960 $43,126 4,490
Other Plant and System Operator $50,910 $43,086 590
Social Science Research Assistant $50,700 $42,917 1,130
Private Detective and Investigator $50,640 $42,869 3,660
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver $50,640 $42,869 112,920
Welder $50,640 $42,869 16,420
Solar Photovoltaic Installer $50,550 $42,797 2,980
Loan Interviewer and Clerk $50,510 $42,765 10,690
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker $50,500 $42,757 1,150
Other Social Service Specialist $50,440 $42,709 3,750
Fine Artist $50,360 $42,644 1,010
Public Safety Telecommunicator $50,170 $42,492 6,090
Recreation Supervisor $50,110 $42,443 6,490
Travel Agent $50,060 $42,403 9,430
Mechanical Door Repairer $50,020 $42,371 1,770
Geological Technician $49,980 $42,339 300
Carpenter $49,870 $42,251 39,300
Audiovisual Equipment Installer $49,780 $42,178 1,610
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator $49,780 $42,178 700
Correctional Officer $49,710 $42,122 24,280
Massage Therapist $49,680 $42,098 9,280
Mechanical Insulation Worker $49,660 $42,082 480
Commercial Diver $49,640 $42,066 370
Sheet Metal Worker $49,640 $42,066 8,040
Separating Machine Operator $49,610 $42,042 1,150
Terrazzo Worker and Finisher $49,500 $41,953 –
Barber $49,410 $41,881 1,240
Construction Equipment Operator $49,400 $41,873 27,510
Taper $49,400 $41,873 –
Logging Equipment Operator $49,370 $41,849 770
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher $49,350 $41,833 150
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk $49,330 $41,817 88,670
Real Estate Sales Agent $49,310 $41,801 26,790
Court Reporter $49,240 $41,744 1,110
Religious Education Director $49,230 $41,736 1,420
Locksmith and Safe Repairer $49,120 $41,648 1,440
Farm and Home Management Educator $49,090 $41,624 710
Tax Preparer $49,020 $41,568 –
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker $49,000 $41,552 330
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer $48,970 $41,527 6,000
Interpreter and Translator $48,930 $41,495 4,200
Paper Goods Machine Operator $48,910 $41,479 1,360
Environmental Science Technician $48,840 $41,423 2,090
Auto Glass Installer $48,800 $41,391 2,030
Paperhanger $48,780 $41,375 30
Craft Artist $48,710 $41,318 270
Procurement Clerk $48,710 $41,318 2,890
Biological Technician $48,700 $41,310 3,170
Motorcycle Mechanic $48,700 $41,310 730
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher $48,680 $41,294 15,240
Auto Body Repairer $48,600 $41,230 9,220
Carpet Installer $48,580 $41,214 550
Cargo and Freight Agent $48,520 $41,166 8,110
Legal Secretary $48,510 $41,158 10,920
Mortician and Funeral Director $48,510 $41,158 1,510
Other Information and Record Clerk $48,510 $41,158 8,080
Vending Machine Repairer $48,430 $41,094 1,350
Retail Sales Supervisor $48,410 $41,077 80,470
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator $48,370 $41,045 38,400
Farm Equipment Mechanic $48,360 $41,037 800
Human Resources Assistant $48,330 $41,013 3,210
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver $48,300 $40,989 9,130
Auto Mechanic $48,260 $40,957 49,930
Surveying and Mapping Technician $48,040 $40,780 4,810
Vehicle Electronics Installer $47,980 $40,732 660
Coating and Painting Machine Operator $47,860 $40,636 6,200
Small Engine Mechanic $47,840 $40,619 3,450
Refuse and Recycling Collector $47,820 $40,603 11,650
Dental Assistant $47,620 $40,443 26,620
Roofer $47,590 $40,419 23,550
Quality Control Inspector $47,540 $40,378 22,630
Construction Painter $47,530 $40,370 22,450
Plasterer and Stucco Mason $47,420 $40,282 1,970
Heat Treating Equipment Operator $47,370 $40,242 150
Personal Service Supervisor $47,330 $40,210 6,250
Flight Attendant $47,320 $40,202 13,220
Tile and Stone Setter $47,280 $40,169 4,070
Pipelayer $47,260 $40,153 4,050
Milling Machine Operator $47,220 $40,121 140
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator $47,140 $40,057 2,870
Security Supervisor $47,140 $40,057 6,560
Insurance Claims Clerk $47,130 $40,049 15,920
Court and Municipal Clerk $47,100 $40,025 11,180
Insulation Worker $47,100 $40,025 2,690
Glazier $47,030 $39,969 6,370
Other Education Worker $47,030 $39,969 2,140
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator $46,950 $39,904 520
Sociologist $46,950 $39,904 160
Structural Metal Fabricator $46,880 $39,848 2,950
Paving Equipment Operator $46,840 $39,816 2,740
Photo Processing Worker $46,840 $39,816 450
Ophthalmic Medical Technician $46,830 $39,808 7,020
Rolling Machine Operator $46,810 $39,792 310
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent $46,760 $39,752 3,950
Motorboat Operator $46,620 $39,639 170
Billing and Posting Clerk $46,540 $39,575 28,560
Plating Machine Operator $46,460 $39,511 530
Bill and Account Collector $46,410 $39,470 13,180
Veterinary Technician $46,380 $39,446 11,380
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter $46,360 $39,430 3,490
Health Education Specialist $46,360 $39,430 –
Credit Counselor $46,300 $39,382 2,410
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker $46,290 $39,374 16,340
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer $46,200 $39,302 1,150
CNC Machine Operator $46,170 $39,278 4,040
Parking Enforcement Worker $46,160 $39,270 710
Septic Tank Servicer $46,150 $39,262 1,330
Medical Appliance Technician $46,110 $39,229 1,800
Tree Trimmer and Pruner $46,070 $39,197 2,770
General Maintenance Worker $46,060 $39,189 111,530
Mixing Machine Operator $46,000 $39,141 3,550
Rehabilitation Counselor $45,990 $39,133 3,110
New Accounts Clerk $45,930 $39,085 910
Administrative Assistant $45,900 $39,061 104,000
Model $45,900 $39,061 620
Medical Equipment Preparer $45,890 $39,053 5,250
Dispatcher $45,880 $39,045 12,550
Other Counselor $45,880 $39,045 1,230
Other Artist and Related Worker $45,870 $39,037 –
Animal Control Worker $45,860 $39,029 640
Self-Enrichment Teacher $45,830 $39,004 11,800
Housekeeping Supervisor $45,770 $38,956 15,320
Medical Records Specialist $45,760 $38,948 21,490
Other Health Technician $45,760 $38,948 10,130
Other Healthcare Support Worker $45,700 $38,900 5,550
Computer and Office Machine Repairer $45,690 $38,892 3,470
Prepress Technician and Worker $45,660 $38,868 840
Furniture Finisher $45,600 $38,820 1,470
Teller $45,580 $38,804 14,700
Fence Erector $45,550 $38,779 2,020
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader $45,540 $38,771 430
Community Health Worker $45,420 $38,675 1,220
Freezing Equipment Operator $45,270 $38,554 130
Pesticide Applicator $45,210 $38,506 4,530
Miscellaneous Construction Worker $45,120 $38,434 2,710
Molder, Shaper, and Caster $45,030 $38,362 2,410
Lathe Operator $44,710 $38,104 140
School Bus Driver $44,690 $38,088 13,470
Food Service Supervisor $44,470 $37,912 91,500
General Office Clerk $44,450 $37,896 189,700
Social and Human Service Assistant $44,410 $37,863 22,670
Order Clerk $44,380 $37,839 3,270
Chemical Equipment Operator $44,360 $37,823 4,270
Pest Control Worker $44,320 $37,791 12,400
Other Protective Service Worker $44,310 $37,783 2,790
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler $44,260 $37,743 3,330
Tire Builder $44,150 $37,655 170
Construction Laborer $44,030 $37,558 87,040
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner $44,030 $37,558 140
Agricultural Inspector $43,990 $37,526 520
Skincare Specialist $43,880 $37,438 5,270
Medical Assistant $43,680 $37,277 66,110
Pharmacy Technician $43,590 $37,205 38,460
Psychiatric Technician $43,570 $37,188 12,710
Fiber Extruding Machine Operator $43,520 $37,148 620
Interviewer $43,500 $37,132 7,420
Other Textile Worker $43,330 $36,996 270
Fashion Designer $43,020 $36,747 1,100
Gambling Cage Worker $42,900 $36,650 540
Butcher and Meat Cutter $42,790 $36,562 10,590
Agricultural Technician $42,700 $36,489 240
Photographer $42,640 $36,441 4,390
Dancer $42,578 $36,391 210
Other Woodworker $42,560 $36,377 370
Furnace and Kiln Operator $42,400 $36,248 350
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker $42,350 $36,208 1,780
Highway Maintenance Worker $42,210 $36,096 2,530
Etcher and Engraver $42,110 $36,015 200
Medical Transcriptionist $42,050 $35,967 2,650
Credit Authorizer $41,810 $35,774 930
Light Truck Driver $41,810 $35,774 67,390
File Clerk $41,750 $35,726 6,180
Medical Secretary $41,730 $35,710 96,000
Bicycle Repairer $41,630 $35,630 510
Tour and Travel Guide $41,600 $35,606 2,720
Welding Machine Operator $41,420 $35,461 740
Other Food Processing Worker $41,390 $35,437 1,050
Camera Equipment Repairer $41,290 $35,357 30
Multiple Machine Tool Operator $41,220 $35,300 2,530
Printing Press Operator $41,180 $35,268 7,060
Extraction Worker Helper $41,090 $35,196 420
Library Technician $41,080 $35,188 3,070
Shipping and Receiving Clerk $40,700 $34,882 44,040
Costume Attendant $40,680 $34,866 670
Residential Advisor $40,660 $34,850 1,610
Utilities Meter Reader $40,610 $34,810 –
Cutting Machine Operator $40,540 $34,754 1,370
Other Gambling Service Worker $40,530 $34,746 590
Forging Machine Operator $40,480 $34,706 80
Customer Service Representative $40,440 $34,674 228,000
Grinding Machine Operator $40,310 $34,569 1,020
Phlebotomist $40,230 $34,505 10,220
Carpenter Helper $40,220 $34,497 2,120
Other Sales and Related Worker $40,180 $34,465 7,790
Mason Helper $40,160 $34,449 750
Emergency Medical Technician $39,870 $34,216 6,060
Other Building Cleaning Worker $39,870 $34,216 870
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator $39,800 $34,159 780
Tailor and Dressmaker $39,790 $34,151 920
Actor $39,749 $34,118 6,400
Metal Extruding Machine Operator $39,730 $34,103 1,190
Other Cook $39,520 $33,934 710
Other Construction Helper $39,500 $33,918 2,280
Reservation and Ticket Agent $39,490 $33,910 14,740
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker $39,480 $33,902 510
Cutting and Press Machine Operator $39,440 $33,870 2,740
Coach and Scout $39,370 $33,814 18,120
Mail Clerk $39,300 $33,758 2,470
Mobile Home Installer $39,140 $33,629 80
Electrical and Electronic Assembler $39,090 $33,589 9,100
Gambling Surveillance Officer $39,060 $33,565 230
Log Grader and Scaler $39,040 $33,549 70
Data Entry Keyer $38,880 $33,420 7,650
Fitness Trainer and Instructor $38,800 $33,356 18,070
Woodworking Machine Operator $38,740 $33,308 1,840
Print Binding and Finishing Worker $38,730 $33,300 1,320
Crematory Operator $38,710 $33,283 320
Maintenance and Repair Helper $38,710 $33,283 5,520
Electrician Helper $38,670 $33,251 5,810
Gambling Dealer $38,500 $33,115 5,370
Other Religious Worker $38,490 $33,107 750
Hand Sewer $38,480 $33,099 140
Metal Molding Machine Operator $38,440 $33,067 3,290
Miscellaneous Assembler $38,410 $33,042 42,060
Aircraft Service Attendant $38,400 $33,034 2,340
Roofer Helper $38,350 $32,994 1,240
Foundry Mold and Coremaker $38,330 $32,978 140
Office Machine Operator $38,330 $32,978 560
Wood Sawing Machine Operator $38,280 $32,938 740
Conveyor Operator $38,190 $32,866 470
Hand Laborer and Material Mover $38,160 $32,842 164,400
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician $38,020 $32,729 1,230
Production Helper $37,950 $32,673 5,010
Psychiatric Aide $37,930 $32,657 2,210
Library Assistant $37,880 $32,617 3,630
Counter and Rental Clerk $37,870 $32,609 27,160
Manicurist and Pedicurist $37,840 $32,584 4,470
Upholsterer $37,840 $32,584 1,530
Veterinary Assistant $37,830 $32,576 6,790
Gambling Booth Cashier $37,770 $32,528 630
Graduate Teaching Assistant $37,770 $32,528 9,130
Courier and Messenger $37,740 $32,504 4,910
Other Production Worker $37,690 $32,464 11,440
Other Material Moving Worker $37,580 $32,376 1,020
Plumber Helper $37,560 $32,359 4,500
Nursing Assistant $37,510 $32,319 96,960
Painting and Coating Worker $37,440 $32,263 720
Other Motor Vehicle Operator $37,330 $32,175 2,590
Tutor $37,310 $32,159 12,220
Eligibility Interviewer $37,230 $32,094 5,880
Parts Salesperson $37,190 $32,062 16,200
Telephone Operator $37,180 $32,054 70
Packaging Machine Operator $37,170 $32,046 14,010
Other Transportation Worker $37,110 $31,998 560
Landscaper and Groundskeeper $37,100 $31,990 86,040
Substitute Teacher $37,080 $31,974 25,270
Umpire and Referee $37,070 $31,966 280
Restaurant Cook $37,020 $31,926 124,040
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener $36,880 $31,813 120
Animal Trainer $36,870 $31,805 1,090
Cleaning Equipment Operator $36,830 $31,773 170
Receptionist and Information Clerk $36,810 $31,757 63,280
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker $36,790 $31,741 820
Forest and Conservation Worker $36,780 $31,733 70
Floral Designer $36,770 $31,725 2,600
Choreographer $36,670 $31,644 180
Agricultural Equipment Operator $36,660 $31,636 790
Other Office Support Worker $36,620 $31,604 27,020
Food Cooking Machine Operator $36,450 $31,468 970
Stocker and Order Filler $36,400 $31,427 171,380
Driver/Sales Worker $36,260 $31,315 24,380
Institution and Cafeteria Cook $36,250 $31,307 25,100
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer $36,220 $31,283 14,360
Textile Winding Machine Operator $36,160 $31,235 70
Waiter and Waitress $36,150 $31,227 207,180
Other Metal and Plastic Worker $36,040 $31,138 490
Painter and Plasterer Helper $36,010 $31,114 310
Food Preparation Worker $35,920 $31,042 73,100
Security Guard $35,900 $31,026 95,370
Baker $35,870 $31,002 12,320
Preschool Teacher $35,860 $30,994 35,740
Word Processor and Typist $35,770 $30,921 1,000
Crossing Guard and Flagger $35,730 $30,889 5,690
Other Entertainer and Performer $35,714 $30,876 3,090
Textile Cutting Machine Operator $35,680 $30,849 450
Concierge $35,660 $30,833 5,380
Proofreader and Copy Marker $35,610 $30,793 200
Telemarketer $35,570 $30,760 9,760
Shoe and Leather Worker $35,540 $30,736 400
Food Batchmaker $35,500 $30,704 3,670
Recreation Worker $35,490 $30,696 18,010
Orderly $35,420 $30,640 4,440
Switchboard Operator $35,410 $30,632 3,090
Food Roasting Machine Operator $35,340 $30,576 360
Locker Room Attendant $35,290 $30,536 1,030
Pharmacy Aide $35,160 $30,431 1,590
Bartender $35,150 $30,423 55,170
Hand Cutter and Trimmer $35,150 $30,423 150
Other Personal Care Worker $35,150 $30,423 3,590
Physical Therapist Aide $35,140 $30,415 1,210
Machine Feeder and Offbearer $35,110 $30,391 1,110
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol $35,040 $30,335 9,460
Hotel Desk Clerk $35,030 $30,327 23,580
Ambulance Driver and Attendant $35,020 $30,319 210
Automotive Service Attendant $34,860 $30,190 5,150
Dietetic Technician $34,740 $30,094 2,420
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur $34,660 $30,029 15,490
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator $34,650 $30,021 120
Janitor $34,490 $29,893 131,900
Slaughterer and Meat Packer $34,430 $29,845 400
Teaching Assistant $34,430 $29,845 54,530
Short Order Cook $34,240 $29,692 5,050
Childcare Worker $34,210 $29,668 21,760
Other Food Service Worker $34,200 $29,660 3,900
Sports Book Writer and Runner $34,160 $29,628 –
Animal Caretaker $34,150 $29,620 17,210
Disc Jockey $34,112 $29,589 –
School Bus Monitor $34,110 $29,587 4,080
Retail Salesperson $34,010 $29,507 333,460
Tire Repairer and Changer $34,010 $29,507 6,960
Nonrestaurant Food Server $33,930 $29,443 19,240
Maid and Housekeeper $33,860 $29,387 79,550
Home Health Aide $33,800 $29,338 90,170
Fabric and Apparel Patternmaker $33,790 $29,330 380
Hoist and Winch Operator $33,570 $29,153 120
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment $33,380 $29,001 24,920
Busser and Dining Room Attendant $33,280 $28,920 50,400
Other Agricultural Worker $33,280 $28,920 100
Sewing Machine Operator $33,270 $28,912 6,790
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker $32,340 $28,165 14,150
Garment Presser $31,760 $27,699 2,130
Demonstrator and Product Promoter $31,300 $27,330 3,160
Dishwasher $31,240 $27,281 40,480
Fish and Game Warden $31,200 $27,249 290
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter $31,160 $27,217 2,310
Baggage Porter and Bellhop $30,890 $27,000 4,430
Amusement and Recreation Attendant $30,670 $26,823 45,540
Crop and Nursery Farmworker $30,640 $26,799 9,180
Cashier $30,530 $26,711 201,370
Funeral Attendant $30,210 $26,454 1,700
Fast Food Cook $29,900 $26,205 22,600
Textile Dyeing Machine Operator $29,850 $26,164 100
Restaurant Host and Hostess $29,810 $26,132 37,100
Passenger Attendant $29,680 $26,028 2,590
Parking Attendant $29,650 $26,004 17,670
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist $29,530 $25,907 23,530
Other Entertainment Attendant $29,480 $25,867 160
Usher and Ticket Taker $29,130 $25,586 9,300
Fast Food and Counter Worker $29,080 $25,546 235,400
Shampooer $28,550 $25,120 550
Hand Packer and Packager $28,280 $24,899 38,860
Bridge and Lock Tender $28,090 $24,742 470
Taxi Driver $28,060 $24,717 860
Agricultural Grader and Sorter $27,470 $24,232 880

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Florida median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Florida paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Florida

What is the highest-paying job in Florida?

Orthopedic Surgeon, with a median of $473,750 in Florida (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $324,031 after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

What is the most common job in Florida?

Retail Salesperson: about 333,460 people in Florida, with a median of $34,010.

How much do you take home on the median Florida salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Florida is $47,880 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $40,652 a year after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

Which job pays more in Florida than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Florida, barber pays furthest above its US median: $49,410 here, 29% more than the national $38,210.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Florida. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.