May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Pensacola
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
386 occupations
Across 386 occupations with published wages in Pensacola, physicians, all other record the highest median at $294,490 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Pensacola
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $294,490 | 380 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $258,640 | 120 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $164,990 | 170 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $157,500 | 350 | |
| 5 | Optometrists | $154,050 | 70 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $150,300 | 100 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $150,160 | 530 | |
| 8 | Veterinarians | $146,960 | 140 | |
| 9 | Human Resources Managers | $133,320 | 170 | |
| 10 | Pharmacists | $132,560 | 600 | |
| 11 | Sales Engineers | $128,200 | 60 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $127,340 | 960 | |
| 13 | Lawyers | $126,790 | 960 | |
| 14 | Purchasing Managers | $124,980 | 40 | |
| 15 | Computer Network Architects | $122,830 | 80 | |
| 16 | Marketing Managers | $122,540 | 290 | |
| 17 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $122,210 | 90 | |
| 18 | Industrial Production Managers | $121,000 | 170 | |
| 19 | Nurse Practitioners | $120,880 | 370 | |
| 20 | Physician Assistants | $119,570 | 190 | |
| 21 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $112,400 | 490 | |
| 22 | Managers, All Other | $109,300 | 510 | |
| 23 | Software Developers | $108,430 | 1,000 | |
| 24 | Sales Managers | $107,470 | 650 | |
| 25 | Computer Programmers | $107,400 | 90 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,970 | $28,360 |
| Retail Salespersons | 6,720 | $31,870 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,070 | $77,890 |
| Cashiers | 4,690 | $29,910 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 4,260 | $35,340 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,160 | $39,960 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,040 | $97,350 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,630 | $34,920 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,280 | $43,290 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 2,760 | $50,360 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $27,350 | 330 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,060 | 360 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,360 | 6,970 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $28,500 | 140 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,780 | 760 |
| Funeral Attendants | $29,090 | 40 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $29,110 | 570 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $29,160 | 400 |
| Parking Attendants | $29,400 | 200 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $29,420 | 80 |
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.