Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Tampa
629 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Tampa belongs to Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric, at $523,610 per year. The lowest published median is $27,040.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $523,610 | — | |
| 2 | Cardiologists | $515,710 | 70 | |
| 3 | Surgeons, All Other | $500,390 | 70 | |
| 4 | Radiologists | $410,170 | 190 | |
| 5 | Dermatologists | $397,710 | — | |
| 6 | Physicians, Pathologists | $362,470 | 100 | |
| 7 | Physicians, All Other | $287,200 | 4,190 | |
| 8 | Physicists | $266,260 | 70 | |
| 9 | Family Medicine Physicians | $233,210 | 1,290 | |
| 10 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $229,490 | 180 | |
| 11 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $228,950 | — | |
| 12 | Nurse Anesthetists | $206,270 | 1,070 | |
| 13 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $196,890 | 200 | |
| 14 | Pediatricians, General | $182,680 | 60 | |
| 15 | Medical Dosimetrists | $177,250 | 40 | |
| 16 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $169,310 | 1,480 | |
| 17 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $168,470 | 6,520 | |
| 18 | Podiatrists | $165,280 | 150 | |
| 19 | Marketing Managers | $159,990 | — | |
| 20 | Dentists, General | $159,270 | 1,290 | |
| 21 | Financial Managers | $157,480 | 8,500 | |
| 22 | Air Traffic Controllers | $150,700 | 110 | |
| 23 | Human Resources Managers | $140,400 | 1,830 | |
| 24 | Purchasing Managers | $139,430 | 660 | |
| 25 | Optometrists | $138,130 | 350 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $27,040 | — |
| Passenger Attendants | $27,390 | 540 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $28,000 | 5,720 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $28,440 | 240 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,660 | 4,270 |
| Parking Attendants | $28,900 | 2,420 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,260 | 33,910 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $29,380 | 1,350 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $29,400 | 830 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $29,520 | 4,540 |
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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