SOC 53-7065 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Stockers and Order Fillers — Tampa
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $35,420, median pay for Stockers and Order Fillers in Tampa, FL tracks the national median of $37,330 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $35,420, median pay for Stockers and Order Fillers in Tampa, FL tracks the national median of $37,330 closely. Pay ranges from under $29,820 at the tenth percentile to more than $48,580 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $31,610 to $39,610.
The area has 23,830 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.90 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Lakeland records the highest median at $39,690. Of the 629 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 576th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,820 | −20.1% |
| 25th | $31,610 | −15.3% |
| Median (50th) | $35,420 | −5.1% |
| 75th | $39,610 | +6.1% |
| 90th | $48,580 | +30.1% |
| Mean | $37,540 | +0.6% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeland | $39,690 | 9,400 | |
| 2 | Punta Gorda | $38,970 | 1,300 | |
| 3 | Jacksonville | $38,110 | 15,400 | |
| 4 | Naples | $38,000 | 2,580 | |
| 5 | North Port | $37,130 | 6,060 | |
| 6 | Deltona | $36,640 | 4,530 | |
| 7 | Orlando | $36,400 | 24,640 | |
| 8 | Panama City | $36,130 | 1,690 | |
| 9 | Miami | $36,110 | 45,270 | |
| 10 | Gainesville | $35,920 | 2,570 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tampa run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $35,420 buys what $34,255 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,255US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,420 a year, 5.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,820 to $48,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 23,830 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lakeland, at $39,690.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Stockers and Order Fillers in Tampa, FL?
The median annual wage is $35,420, or $17.03 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 $37,330, so pay in Tampa, FL is 5.1% 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 Tampa, FL earns more than $48,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,820 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 Lakeland, at $39,690 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 23,830 jobs in this occupation in Tampa, FL. 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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