SOC 19-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Economists — Florida
Florida · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Florida is $102,430 a year, trailing the national median of $124,720 by 17.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Florida is $102,430 a year, trailing the national median of $124,720 by 17.9%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $72,880 and $134,180. The lowest tenth earn under $65,850, while the highest tenth earn more than $174,900.
The area has 500 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Florida ranks number 25th out of 40 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Jacksonville records the highest median at $136,990. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 82nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,850 | −47.2% |
| 25th | $72,880 | −41.6% |
| Median (50th) | $102,430 | −17.9% |
| 75th | $134,180 | +7.6% |
| 90th | $174,900 | +40.2% |
| Mean | $113,290 | −9.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | $136,990 | 30 | |
| 2 | Miami | $118,030 | 110 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $103,690 | 80 | |
| 4 | Orlando | $102,430 | — | |
| 5 | Tallahassee | $70,430 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $102,430 buys what $99,062 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$102,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$99,062US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $102,430 a year, 17.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $65,850 to $174,900 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 500 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 25th of 40 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jacksonville, at $136,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Economists in Florida?
The median annual wage is $102,430, or $49.24 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $124,720, so pay in Florida is 17.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Florida earns more than $174,900 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $65,850 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Jacksonville, at $136,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 500 jobs in this occupation in Florida. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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