Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Lakeland
429 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Lakeland belongs to Anesthesiologists, at $482,020 per year. The lowest published median is $27,700.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anesthesiologists | $482,020 | 100 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $295,940 | 330 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $247,090 | 170 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $205,300 | 210 | |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $179,360 | 570 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $161,180 | 550 | |
| 7 | Optometrists | $157,140 | 120 | |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $156,550 | 150 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $151,440 | 1,200 | |
| 10 | Pharmacists | $142,380 | 490 | |
| 11 | Computer Network Architects | $139,150 | 140 | |
| 12 | Human Resources Managers | $135,350 | 220 | |
| 13 | Marketing Managers | $133,900 | 390 | |
| 14 | Training and Development Managers | $131,670 | 60 | |
| 15 | Veterinarians | $129,810 | 120 | |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | $127,200 | 80 | |
| 17 | Sales Managers | $126,890 | 960 | |
| 18 | Nurse Practitioners | $125,720 | 570 | |
| 19 | Lawyers | $122,870 | 730 | |
| 20 | Software Developers | $122,200 | 990 | |
| 21 | Physician Assistants | $121,540 | 240 | |
| 22 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $119,490 | 30 | |
| 23 | Data Scientists | $119,340 | 190 | |
| 24 | Public Relations Managers | $117,480 | 70 | |
| 25 | Pediatricians, General | $116,320 | — |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $27,700 | 90 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,860 | 150 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,050 | 7,380 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,500 | 630 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $29,030 | 500 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,100 | 880 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,140 | 640 |
| Dishwashers | $29,190 | 670 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $29,390 | 180 |
| Animal Caretakers | $29,700 | 380 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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