May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in South Florida
South Florida nonmetropolitan area
284 occupations
Across 284 occupations with published wages in South Florida, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $245,400 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in South Florida
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $245,400 | 40 | |
| 2 | Dentists, General | $201,280 | 50 | |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $195,880 | 100 | |
| 4 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $150,680 | 90 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $139,600 | 140 | |
| 6 | Software Developers | $136,850 | 180 | |
| 7 | Chief Executives | $132,700 | 150 | |
| 8 | Veterinarians | $129,550 | 50 | |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | $127,940 | 120 | |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | $122,520 | 60 | |
| 11 | Marketing Managers | $121,450 | 130 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $119,340 | 300 | |
| 13 | Human Resources Managers | $116,630 | 60 | |
| 14 | Computer Occupations, All Other | $114,630 | 100 | |
| 15 | Lawyers | $113,300 | 180 | |
| 16 | Sales Managers | $112,910 | 270 | |
| 17 | Commercial Pilots | $110,510 | 70 | |
| 18 | Industrial Production Managers | $109,210 | 60 | |
| 19 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $106,220 | 220 | |
| 20 | Management Analysts | $104,690 | 220 | |
| 21 | Construction Managers | $104,250 | 350 | |
| 22 | Electrical Engineers | $101,390 | 40 | |
| 23 | Speech-Language Pathologists | $100,950 | 50 | |
| 24 | Occupational Therapists | $100,850 | 50 | |
| 25 | Civil Engineers | $100,430 | 90 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | 3,540 | $36,900 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,140 | $34,550 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,420 | $29,850 |
| Cashiers | 2,410 | $30,180 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,060 | $92,590 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,970 | $34,330 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 1,810 | $37,820 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,760 | $45,130 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,720 | $38,450 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,680 | $44,220 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $27,560 | 40 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $29,800 | 80 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,850 | 2,420 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $30,070 | 350 |
| Cashiers | $30,180 | 2,410 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $30,330 | 830 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $30,670 | 130 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $30,730 | 100 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $31,130 | 240 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,380 | 160 |
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.