May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Tampa
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
629 occupations
Across 629 occupations with published wages in Tampa, orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric record the highest median at $523,610 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Tampa
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $523,610 | — | |
| 2 | Cardiologists | $515,710 | 70 | |
| 3 | Surgeons, All Other | $500,390 | 70 | |
| 4 | Radiologists | $410,170 | 190 | |
| 5 | Dermatologists | $397,710 | — | |
| 6 | Physicians, Pathologists | $362,470 | 100 | |
| 7 | Physicians, All Other | $287,200 | 4,190 | |
| 8 | Physicists | $266,260 | 70 | |
| 9 | Family Medicine Physicians | $233,210 | 1,290 | |
| 10 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $229,490 | 180 | |
| 11 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $228,950 | — | |
| 12 | Nurse Anesthetists | $206,270 | 1,070 | |
| 13 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $196,890 | 200 | |
| 14 | Pediatricians, General | $182,680 | 60 | |
| 15 | Medical Dosimetrists | $177,250 | 40 | |
| 16 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $169,310 | 1,480 | |
| 17 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $168,470 | 6,520 | |
| 18 | Podiatrists | $165,280 | 150 | |
| 19 | Marketing Managers | $159,990 | — | |
| 20 | Dentists, General | $159,270 | 1,290 | |
| 21 | Financial Managers | $157,480 | 8,500 | |
| 22 | Air Traffic Controllers | $150,700 | 110 | |
| 23 | Human Resources Managers | $140,400 | 1,830 | |
| 24 | Purchasing Managers | $139,430 | 660 | |
| 25 | Optometrists | $138,130 | 350 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 45,130 | $33,790 |
| Registered Nurses | 38,720 | $85,470 |
| General and Operations Managers | 35,700 | $103,670 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 34,150 | $42,660 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 33,910 | $29,260 |
| Cashiers | 25,820 | $30,290 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 25,280 | $37,070 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 23,830 | $35,420 |
| Office Clerks, General | 23,680 | $45,680 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 22,610 | $37,570 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $27,040 | — |
| Passenger Attendants | $27,390 | 540 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $28,000 | 5,720 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $28,440 | 240 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $28,660 | 4,270 |
| Parking Attendants | $28,900 | 2,420 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,260 | 33,910 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $29,380 | 1,350 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $29,400 | 830 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $29,520 | 4,540 |
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.
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