May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Lakeland
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
429 occupations
Across 429 occupations with published wages in Lakeland, anesthesiologists record the highest median at $482,020 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Lakeland
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anesthesiologists | $482,020 | 100 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $295,940 | 330 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $247,090 | 170 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $205,300 | 210 | |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $179,360 | 570 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $161,180 | 550 | |
| 7 | Optometrists | $157,140 | 120 | |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $156,550 | 150 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $151,440 | 1,200 | |
| 10 | Pharmacists | $142,380 | 490 | |
| 11 | Computer Network Architects | $139,150 | 140 | |
| 12 | Human Resources Managers | $135,350 | 220 | |
| 13 | Marketing Managers | $133,900 | 390 | |
| 14 | Training and Development Managers | $131,670 | 60 | |
| 15 | Veterinarians | $129,810 | 120 | |
| 16 | Purchasing Managers | $127,200 | 80 | |
| 17 | Sales Managers | $126,890 | 960 | |
| 18 | Nurse Practitioners | $125,720 | 570 | |
| 19 | Lawyers | $122,870 | 730 | |
| 20 | Software Developers | $122,200 | 990 | |
| 21 | Physician Assistants | $121,540 | 240 | |
| 22 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $119,490 | 30 | |
| 23 | Data Scientists | $119,340 | 190 | |
| 24 | Public Relations Managers | $117,480 | 70 | |
| 25 | Pediatricians, General | $116,320 | — |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 9,400 | $39,690 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 8,440 | $42,800 |
| Retail Salespersons | 8,220 | $31,820 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 7,820 | $57,090 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 7,380 | $28,050 |
| Registered Nurses | 6,140 | $84,030 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 6,000 | $38,750 |
| Cashiers | 5,540 | $29,900 |
| General and Operations Managers | 5,150 | $96,220 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,430 | $43,300 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $27,700 | 90 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,860 | 150 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,050 | 7,380 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,500 | 630 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $29,030 | 500 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,100 | 880 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,140 | 640 |
| Dishwashers | $29,190 | 670 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $29,390 | 180 |
| Animal Caretakers | $29,700 | 380 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.