Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Pensacola
386 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Pensacola belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $294,490 per year. The lowest published median is $27,350.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $294,490 | 380 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $258,640 | 120 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $164,990 | 170 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $157,500 | 350 | |
| 5 | Optometrists | $154,050 | 70 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $150,300 | 100 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $150,160 | 530 | |
| 8 | Veterinarians | $146,960 | 140 | |
| 9 | Human Resources Managers | $133,320 | 170 | |
| 10 | Pharmacists | $132,560 | 600 | |
| 11 | Sales Engineers | $128,200 | 60 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $127,340 | 960 | |
| 13 | Lawyers | $126,790 | 960 | |
| 14 | Purchasing Managers | $124,980 | 40 | |
| 15 | Computer Network Architects | $122,830 | 80 | |
| 16 | Marketing Managers | $122,540 | 290 | |
| 17 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $122,210 | 90 | |
| 18 | Industrial Production Managers | $121,000 | 170 | |
| 19 | Nurse Practitioners | $120,880 | 370 | |
| 20 | Physician Assistants | $119,570 | 190 | |
| 21 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $112,400 | 490 | |
| 22 | Managers, All Other | $109,300 | 510 | |
| 23 | Software Developers | $108,430 | 1,000 | |
| 24 | Sales Managers | $107,470 | 650 | |
| 25 | Computer Programmers | $107,400 | 90 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $27,350 | 330 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,060 | 360 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,360 | 6,970 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,500 | 140 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,780 | 760 |
| Funeral Attendants | $29,090 | 40 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $29,110 | 570 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,160 | 400 |
| Parking Attendants | $29,400 | 200 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $29,420 | 80 |
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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