May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Miami
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
678 occupations
Across 678 occupations with published wages in Miami, psychiatrists record the highest median at $403,430 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Miami
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychiatrists | $403,430 | 720 | |
| 2 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $396,920 | — | |
| 3 | Physicians, Pathologists | $332,570 | 90 | |
| 4 | Physicists | $272,480 | 100 | |
| 5 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 6 | Cardiologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 7 | Radiologists | $239,200 | 280 | |
| 8 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $239,200 | 300 | |
| 9 | Physicians, All Other | $232,960 | 7,890 | |
| 10 | Nurse Anesthetists | $232,000 | — | |
| 11 | Family Medicine Physicians | $227,700 | — | |
| 12 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $216,070 | 4,810 | |
| 13 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $213,570 | 60 | |
| 14 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $204,990 | — | |
| 15 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $196,890 | 360 | |
| 16 | Pediatricians, General | $186,620 | 250 | |
| 17 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $174,990 | — | |
| 18 | Dentists, General | $172,210 | 3,270 | |
| 19 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $169,600 | 9,190 | |
| 20 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,160 | 1,610 | |
| 21 | Financial Managers | $164,230 | 14,540 | |
| 22 | Air Traffic Controllers | $162,140 | 720 | |
| 23 | Lawyers | $160,320 | 23,270 | |
| 24 | Medical Dosimetrists | $153,490 | — | |
| 25 | Nurse Midwives | $146,590 | — |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 91,370 | $34,330 |
| General and Operations Managers | 74,960 | $105,640 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 63,440 | $39,560 |
| Registered Nurses | 61,670 | $91,380 |
| Office Clerks, General | 61,160 | $44,730 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 57,830 | $36,070 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 56,900 | $29,600 |
| Cashiers | 56,340 | $30,250 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 48,860 | $38,580 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 45,270 | $36,110 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $27,170 | 270 |
| Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $27,750 | 30 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $27,970 | 11,200 |
| Shampooers | $28,540 | 320 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $28,840 | 1,070 |
| Hoist and Winch Operators | $29,120 | — |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,600 | 56,900 |
| Parking Attendants | $29,650 | 8,550 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $29,750 | 3,150 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $29,790 | 4,910 |
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.