Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Palm Bay
414 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Palm Bay belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $341,440 per year. The lowest published median is $27,720.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $341,440 | 460 | |
| 2 | Radiologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $237,200 | 170 | |
| 4 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $234,620 | — | |
| 5 | Podiatrists | $207,560 | 30 | |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $199,990 | 230 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $175,490 | 1,100 | |
| 8 | Chief Executives | $175,070 | 590 | |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $172,020 | 930 | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $170,850 | 60 | |
| 11 | Marketing Managers | $161,630 | 400 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $160,910 | 950 | |
| 13 | Physical Scientists, All Other | $157,710 | 80 | |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | $156,300 | 260 | |
| 15 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $154,390 | 40 | |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | $150,530 | 180 | |
| 17 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $150,530 | 500 | |
| 18 | Database Architects | $150,330 | 60 | |
| 19 | Physicists | $146,350 | 30 | |
| 20 | Managers, All Other | $140,980 | 980 | |
| 21 | Optometrists | $139,030 | 60 | |
| 22 | Pharmacists | $134,070 | 470 | |
| 23 | Veterinarians | $133,850 | 150 | |
| 24 | Natural Sciences Managers | $133,620 | 100 | |
| 25 | Sales Managers | $132,950 | 960 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $27,720 | 810 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,980 | 760 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $28,170 | — |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,420 | 150 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,660 | 7,630 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $29,020 | 770 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,320 | 890 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $29,560 | 40 |
| Cashiers | $30,390 | 5,070 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $30,500 | 990 |
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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