Top Paying Jobs in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 190,450 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($523,610), Cardiologists ($515,710), Surgeons, All Other ($500,390). The cost of living index is 100.89 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,977/month.
$146K
Avg. median salary
100.89
Cost of living index
$1,977
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Sales Managers | Management | $132K | $63.47/hr |
| 32 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $131K | $63.07/hr |
| 33 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $131K | $62.86/hr |
| 34 | Software Developers | Technology | $130K | $62.71/hr |
| 35 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $130K | $62.5/hr |
| 36 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $128K | $61.6/hr |
| 37 | Nurse Midwives | Healthcare | $128K | $61.55/hr |
| 38 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $128K | $61.45/hr |
| 39 | Lawyers | Legal | $127K | $61.29/hr |
| 40 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $127K | $60.82/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater
Cost of living vs. national average+0.9% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,977/mo
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