Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Tallahassee
380 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Tallahassee belongs to Surgeons, All Other, at $322,350 per year. The lowest published median is $27,270.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surgeons, All Other | $322,350 | 40 | |
| 2 | Psychiatrists | $318,460 | 60 | |
| 3 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 70 | |
| 4 | Radiologists | $239,200 | 40 | |
| 5 | Physicians, All Other | $217,800 | 440 | |
| 6 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $177,150 | 60 | |
| 7 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $173,370 | 60 | |
| 8 | Family Medicine Physicians | $171,360 | 160 | |
| 9 | Dentists, General | $166,800 | 110 | |
| 10 | Veterinarians | $140,830 | 170 | |
| 11 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,790 | 170 | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $131,640 | 740 | |
| 13 | Pharmacists | $130,620 | 340 | |
| 14 | Sales Engineers | $128,000 | 40 | |
| 15 | Actuaries | $125,670 | 40 | |
| 16 | Physician Assistants | $125,410 | 180 | |
| 17 | Software Developers | $121,800 | 1,320 | |
| 18 | Environmental Engineers | $121,390 | 50 | |
| 19 | Nurse Practitioners | $117,880 | 350 | |
| 20 | Sales Managers | $117,350 | 620 | |
| 21 | Marketing Managers | $116,460 | 320 | |
| 22 | Electrical Engineers | $111,210 | 80 | |
| 23 | Computer Network Architects | $110,780 | 110 | |
| 24 | Emergency Management Directors | $110,550 | 30 | |
| 25 | Industrial Production Managers | $110,360 | 120 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,270 | 340 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $27,480 | 400 |
| Parking Attendants | $27,550 | 90 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,600 | 5,600 |
| Funeral Attendants | $27,650 | 30 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | $27,720 | 30 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $28,180 | 400 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,250 | 430 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $28,370 | 40 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $28,490 | 90 |
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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