Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in South Florida
284 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in South Florida belongs to Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other, at $27,560 per year. The highest is $245,400.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $27,560 | 40 | |
| 2 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $29,800 | 80 | |
| 3 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,850 | 2,420 | |
| 4 | Driver/Sales Workers | $30,070 | 350 | |
| 5 | Cashiers | $30,180 | 2,410 | |
| 6 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $30,330 | 830 | |
| 7 | Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $30,670 | 130 | |
| 8 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $30,730 | 100 | |
| 9 | Packers and Packagers, Hand | $31,130 | 240 | |
| 10 | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,380 | 160 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $245,400 | 40 |
| Dentists, General | $201,280 | 50 |
| Physicians, All Other | $195,880 | 100 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $150,680 | 90 |
| Pharmacists | $139,600 | 140 |
| Software Developers | $136,850 | 180 |
| Chief Executives | $132,700 | 150 |
| Veterinarians | $129,550 | 50 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $127,940 | 120 |
| Physician Assistants | $122,520 | 60 |
| Marketing Managers | $121,450 | 130 |
| Financial Managers | $119,340 | 300 |
| Human Resources Managers | $116,630 | 60 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $114,630 | 100 |
| Lawyers | $113,300 | 180 |
| Sales Managers | $112,910 | 270 |
| Commercial Pilots | $110,510 | 70 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $109,210 | 60 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $106,220 | 220 |
| Management Analysts | $104,690 | 220 |
| Construction Managers | $104,250 | 350 |
| Electrical Engineers | $101,390 | 40 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $100,950 | 50 |
| Occupational Therapists | $100,850 | 50 |
| Civil Engineers | $100,430 | 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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