May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in North Florida
North Florida nonmetropolitan area
315 occupations
Across 315 occupations with published wages in North Florida, physicians, all other record the highest median at $249,250 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in North Florida
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $249,250 | 160 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $216,720 | 60 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $196,510 | 90 | |
| 4 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $186,040 | 40 | |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $160,770 | 40 | |
| 6 | Pharmacists | $135,500 | 180 | |
| 7 | Software Developers | $133,710 | 160 | |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | $130,930 | 40 | |
| 9 | Chief Executives | $130,000 | 230 | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $127,720 | 90 | |
| 11 | Industrial Production Managers | $119,610 | 170 | |
| 12 | Sales Managers | $119,560 | 290 | |
| 13 | Marketing Managers | $115,970 | 70 | |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | $115,060 | 60 | |
| 15 | Nurse Practitioners | $114,380 | 220 | |
| 16 | Veterinarians | $112,260 | 50 | |
| 17 | Financial Managers | $110,230 | 360 | |
| 18 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $105,840 | 410 | |
| 19 | Lawyers | $103,600 | 260 | |
| 20 | Physical Therapists | $102,060 | 180 | |
| 21 | Civil Engineers | $101,180 | 180 | |
| 22 | Occupational Therapists | $99,960 | 130 | |
| 23 | Speech-Language Pathologists | $99,870 | 130 | |
| 24 | Construction Managers | $99,790 | 390 | |
| 25 | Commercial Pilots | $98,710 | 40 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | 4,640 | $47,130 |
| Cashiers | 3,860 | $29,370 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,620 | $29,210 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,410 | $33,710 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 2,990 | $63,050 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,530 | $42,330 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,410 | $50,250 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,240 | $88,420 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,030 | $81,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 2,020 | $54,410 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,940 | 250 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $29,200 | 960 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,210 | 3,620 |
| Cashiers | $29,370 | 3,860 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,550 | 120 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,720 | 240 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $29,780 | 420 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $29,810 | 90 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $30,010 | 290 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $30,250 | 60 |
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.