Updated May 2026 · BLS OEWS 2025 reference period
65 Highest Paying Jobs in Florida (2026)
The highest-paying job in Florida is Obstetrician/Gynecologist with a state-aggregated median salary of $337,410 as of 2026, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data weighted across the state's 4 BLS-tracked metros. Across all 65 occupations the average median is $105,840, with 34 occupations paying a six-figure ($100K+) median. Florida's average cost-of-living index is 105, so the average median equates to $100,800 of buying power in an average-cost U.S. metro.
The 65 occupations below are ranked by median wage across Florida — rolling up wage data across all metropolitan areas in the state. State-level rollups smooth over the substantial intra-state wage variation typical of larger states. For state-level wage comparisons, BLS OEWS state files aggregate across MSAs and non-MSA areas. The aggregation hides legitimate within-state differences: a job in Florida's primary metro often pays substantially more (and costs substantially more to live near) than the same job in smaller cities.
Use the per-metro pages for the geographic-specific view. The state-level ranking is most useful for comparing Florida to other states, not for comparing within-state options.
Top 10 Highest-Paying Jobs in Florida
Ranked by state-aggregated median (50th percentile) salary, employment-weighted across Florida's 4 BLS-tracked metros.
State median $337,410 · 30 jobs · top metro: Orlando ($337,410)
Obstetrician/Gynecologists in Florida earn $337,410 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Orlando) pays $337,410 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $185,857 · 310 jobs · top metro: Miami ($186,620)
Pediatricians in Florida earn $185,857 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Miami) pays $186,620 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $177,093 · 6,520 jobs · top metro: Orlando ($212,300)
Dentists in Florida earn $177,093 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Orlando) pays $212,300 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $169,567 · 23,900 jobs · top metro: Orlando ($171,210)
Computer and Information Systems Managers in Florida earn $169,567 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Orlando) pays $171,210 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $168,122 · 3,640 jobs · top metro: Tampa ($233,210)
Family Medicine Physicians in Florida earn $168,122 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Tampa) pays $233,210 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $154,810 · 33,800 jobs · top metro: Miami ($164,230)
Financial Managers in Florida earn $154,810 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Miami) pays $164,230 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $147,403 · 41,250 jobs · top metro: Miami ($160,320)
Lawyers in Florida earn $147,403 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Miami) pays $160,320 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $140,690 · 12,650 jobs · top metro: Tampa ($159,990)
Marketing Managers in Florida earn $140,690 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Tampa) pays $159,990 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $139,888 · 7,950 jobs · top metro: Miami ($142,940)
Human Resources Managers in Florida earn $139,888 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Miami) pays $142,940 median, materially above the state aggregate.
State median $139,876 · 5,990 jobs · top metro: Orlando ($156,560)
Computer Network Architects in Florida earn $139,876 median state-wide. Pay varies meaningfully across the state's metros — the top-paying metro (Orlando) pays $156,560 median, materially above the state aggregate.
Full Ranking: All 65 Tracked Occupations
| Rank | Role | Category | State Median | Top Metro | Top Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Obstetrician/Gynecologist | Healthcare | $337,410 | Orlando | $337,410 | 30 |
| 2 | Pediatrician | Healthcare | $185,857 | Miami | $186,620 | 310 |
| 3 | Dentist | Healthcare | $177,093 | Orlando | $212,300 | 6,520 |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | Technology | $169,567 | Orlando | $171,210 | 23,900 |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physician | Healthcare | $168,122 | Tampa | $233,210 | 3,640 |
| 6 | Financial Manager | Finance | $154,810 | Miami | $164,230 | 33,800 |
| 7 | Lawyer | Legal | $147,403 | Miami | $160,320 | 41,250 |
| 8 | Marketing Manager | Management | $140,690 | Tampa | $159,990 | 12,650 |
| 9 | Human Resources Manager | Management | $139,888 | Miami | $142,940 | 7,950 |
| 10 | Computer Network Architect | Technology | $139,876 | Orlando | $156,560 | 5,990 |
| 11 | Optometrist | Healthcare | $137,851 | Jacksonville | $161,560 | 1,610 |
| 12 | Pharmacist | Healthcare | $136,244 | Jacksonville | $138,990 | 13,930 |
| 13 | Veterinarian | Healthcare | $131,328 | Jacksonville | $133,810 | 3,250 |
| 14 | Sales Manager | Management | $131,287 | Jacksonville | $133,460 | 30,640 |
| 15 | Software Developer | Technology | $131,000 | Miami | $132,650 | 53,770 |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | $130,700 | Jacksonville | $133,810 | 14,250 |
| 17 | Physician Assistant | Healthcare | $130,220 | Miami | $132,360 | 5,910 |
| 18 | Medical and Health Services Manager | Healthcare | $123,365 | Miami | $128,770 | 27,610 |
| 19 | Information Security Analyst | Technology | $122,657 | Orlando | $129,440 | 8,750 |
| 20 | Software Quality Assurance Analyst | Technology | $120,539 | Jacksonville | $136,990 | 540 |
| 21 | Data Scientist | Technology | $118,361 | Miami | $127,450 | 7,090 |
| 22 | Statistician | Technology | $115,002 | Miami | $122,430 | 370 |
| 23 | Database Architect | Technology | $114,137 | Tampa | $124,560 | 2,410 |
| 24 | Personal Financial Advisor | Finance | $109,481 | Miami | $125,670 | 15,990 |
| 25 | Electrical Engineer | Engineering | $109,241 | Orlando | $119,080 | 6,130 |
| 26 | Computer Occupations (Other) | Technology | $105,796 | Tampa | $106,330 | 8,490 |
| 27 | General and Operations Manager | Management | $103,746 | Miami | $105,640 | 154,960 |
| 28 | Computer Systems Analyst | Technology | $103,373 | Tampa | $105,080 | 23,550 |
| 29 | Industrial Engineer | Engineering | $102,865 | Orlando | $104,920 | 8,820 |
| 30 | Engineers (Other) | Engineering | $101,238 | Orlando | $115,210 | 3,740 |
| 31 | Physical Therapist | Healthcare | $101,237 | Tampa | $102,430 | 10,190 |
| 32 | Mechanical Engineer | Engineering | $100,794 | Orlando | $103,380 | 6,150 |
| 33 | Computer Programmer | Technology | $100,646 | Miami | $101,530 | 2,750 |
| 34 | Software Quality Assurance Tester | Technology | $100,437 | Orlando | $104,250 | 6,890 |
| 35 | Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | $99,815 | Miami | $101,480 | 6,260 |
| 36 | Speech-Language Pathologist | Healthcare | $99,435 | Miami | $101,590 | 6,390 |
| 37 | Network Architect | Technology | $97,344 | Tampa | $101,560 | 17,570 |
| 38 | Architect | Engineering | $96,715 | Jacksonville | $99,230 | 4,070 |
| 39 | Audiologist | Healthcare | $95,265 | Jacksonville | $111,280 | 440 |
| 40 | Management Analyst | Management | $94,559 | Orlando | $100,420 | 43,070 |
| 41 | Civil Engineer | Engineering | $93,887 | Jacksonville | $102,280 | 16,660 |
| 42 | Financial Analyst | Finance | $92,489 | Miami | $105,160 | 17,130 |
| 43 | Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | $89,242 | Tampa | $95,870 | 7,730 |
| 44 | Registered Nurse | Healthcare | $87,274 | Miami | $91,380 | 149,480 |
| 45 | Web Designer | Technology | $81,760 | Orlando | $83,820 | 1,120 |
| 46 | Accountant | Finance | $79,984 | Miami | $80,920 | 63,020 |
| 47 | Web Developer | Technology | $78,346 | Jacksonville | $89,790 | 2,740 |
| 48 | Operations Research Analyst | Technology | $78,047 | Tampa | $79,940 | 5,880 |
| 49 | Business Professor (Postsecondary) | Education | $77,653 | Miami | $81,050 | 1,690 |
| 50 | Market Research Analyst | Management | $74,564 | Miami | $78,990 | 21,580 |
| 51 | Financial Examiner | Finance | $74,041 | Miami | $82,350 | 3,070 |
| 52 | Computer Network Support Specialist | Technology | $73,697 | Miami | $78,910 | 5,780 |
| 53 | Loan Officer | Finance | $69,867 | Tampa | $72,220 | 12,440 |
| 54 | Writer/Author | Creative | $68,109 | Tampa | $72,560 | 2,060 |
| 55 | Public Relations Specialist | Creative | $65,090 | Orlando | $67,370 | 11,440 |
| 56 | Graphic Designer | Creative | $62,339 | Jacksonville | $63,090 | 8,810 |
| 57 | Clinical Laboratory Technologist | Healthcare | $61,623 | Jacksonville | $63,330 | 17,110 |
| 58 | Paralegal | Legal | $61,268 | Jacksonville | $62,480 | 32,100 |
| 59 | Secondary School Teacher | Education | $60,856 | Jacksonville | $62,650 | 32,560 |
| 60 | Elementary School Teacher | Education | $59,506 | Jacksonville | $61,080 | 48,080 |
| 61 | Electrician | Trades | $56,617 | Miami | $58,630 | 32,120 |
| 62 | Plumber | Trades | $55,889 | Jacksonville | $58,920 | 16,530 |
| 63 | Welder | Trades | $51,821 | Miami | $54,590 | 9,470 |
| 64 | Carpenter | Trades | $51,196 | Tampa | $52,130 | 23,970 |
| 65 | Automotive Technician | Trades | $49,046 | Jacksonville | $51,530 | 29,990 |
Why These Roles Pay the Most in Florida
Florida's economy is anchored by tourism, finance, healthcare, and international trade across Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville. No state income tax tilts effective pay favorably; cost of living is moderate to above-average depending on metro.
$Florida tracks $4 BLS-published metros covering approximately $1,204,190 workers across the $65 occupations on this page. State-aggregated medians are employment-weighted across metros, which is the right way to read "state pay" when BLS publishes by metro. The Obstetrician/Gynecologist top spot reflects Orlando pulling the upper end of the distribution; smaller metros in Florida typically pay 10–25% less for the same role.
Metro-by-Metro Detail
For salary data specific to one metro within Florida, see:
Frequently Asked Questions
The highest paying job in Florida is Obstetrician/Gynecologist with a state median salary of $337,410. The top-paying metro for this role is Orlando at $337,410 median. The role employs roughly 30 workers across Florida.
34 of the 65 BLS-tracked occupations in Florida have a state-aggregated median salary of $100,000 or higher. That places this state in the upper tier nationally for high-paying occupations.
Across 65 BLS-tracked occupations, the average median salary in Florida is $105,840. The figure is employment-weighted across 4 metros, so larger occupations and larger metros contribute proportionally more. Cost-of-living-adjusted to a national-average baseline, it equates to $100,800.
BLS OEWS publishes wage data by Metropolitan Statistical Area. For Florida, this page aggregates Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville. Some non-MSA areas (small towns, rural counties) are excluded from OEWS metro tables but covered in BLS state-level summaries; we use metro-level data to preserve the percentile granularity.
Every wage figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program at bls.gov/oes — public domain federal survey data covering about 1.2 million U.S. employers. State aggregates are computed by employment-weighting metro-level percentile wages across the BLS-tracked metros in Florida.
State aggregates are employment-weighted across the BLS-tracked metros in Florida, using OEWS 2025 data.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2026.