Top Paying Jobs in Florida
Florida has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 1,072,390 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologists ($465,370), Surgeons, All Other ($429,990). The cost of living index is 98.58 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,658/month.
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State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
$155K
Avg. median salary
98.58
Cost of living index
$1,658
Median 2BR rent
22,661,020
Population
Highest paying careers in Florida
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $171K | $82.09/hr |
| 22 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $168K | $80.99/hr |
| 23 | Biochemists and Biophysicists | Science | $157K | $75.67/hr |
| 24 | Medical Dosimetrists | Healthcare | $153K | $73.79/hr |
| 25 | Financial Managers | Management | $153K | $73.69/hr |
| 26 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $152K | $72.92/hr |
| 27 | Air Traffic Controllers | Transportation | $148K | $70.93/hr |
| 28 | Marketing Managers | Management | $143K | $68.57/hr |
| 29 | Podiatrists | Healthcare | $138K | $66.51/hr |
| 30 | Database Architects | Technology | $138K | $66.5/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Florida
These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.
Cost of living vs. national average-1.4% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,658/mo
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Metro areas in Florida
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Cape Coral-Fort Myers
$1,961/mo rentRPP 102.3
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin$1,785/mo rentRPP 97
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach$1,700/mo rentRPP 99.4
Gainesville$1,239/mo rentRPP 96.7
Homosassa Springs$1,225/mo rentRPP 93.5
Jacksonville$1,108/mo rentRPP 99.5
Lakeland-Winter Haven$1,115/mo rentRPP 97.1
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach$1,932/mo rentRPP 114.2
Naples-Marco Island$1,986/mo rentRPP 103.2
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota$1,132/mo rentRPP 102.4
Ocala$1,373/mo rentRPP 95.2
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford$2,325/mo rentRPP 101.4
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville$1,393/mo rentRPP 100
Panama City-Panama City Beach$1,017/mo rentRPP 97.3
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent$1,471/mo rentRPP 97.7
Port St. Lucie$1,392/mo rentRPP 100.2
Punta Gorda$1,470/mo rentRPP 100.5
Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor$1,604/mo rentRPP 98.3
Sebring$1,271/mo rentRPP 92.5
Tallahassee$1,352/mo rentRPP 93.9
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater$1,207/mo rentRPP 100.9
Wildwood-The Villages$1,328/mo rentRPP 85.4
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