Top Paying Jobs in Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee, FL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 37,400 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Surgeons, All Other ($322,350), Psychiatrists ($318,460), Physicians, All Other ($217,800). The cost of living index is 93.92 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,352/month.
$98K
Avg. median salary
93.92
Cost of living index
$1,352
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Tallahassee
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Financial Managers | Management | $99K | $47.36/hr |
| 32 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $96K | $46.24/hr |
| 33 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $96K | $46.24/hr |
| 34 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $96K | $45.94/hr |
| 35 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $95K | $45.79/hr |
| 36 | Managers, All Other | Management | $95K | $45.76/hr |
| 37 | Data Scientists | Technology | $95K | $45.49/hr |
| 38 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $94K | N/A |
| 39 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $94K | $45.35/hr |
| 40 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $94K | $45.15/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Tallahassee
Cost of living vs. national average-6.1% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,352/mo
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