May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Florida
Florida
777 occupations
Across 777 occupations with published wages in Florida, orthopedic surgeons, except pediatric record the highest median at $473,750 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Florida
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 333,460 | $34,010 |
| General and Operations Managers | 236,290 | $101,580 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 235,400 | $29,080 |
| Registered Nurses | 229,940 | $84,190 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 228,000 | $40,440 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 207,180 | $36,150 |
| Cashiers | 201,370 | $30,530 |
| Office Clerks, General | 189,700 | $44,450 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 171,380 | $36,400 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 164,400 | $38,160 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $27,470 | 880 |
| Taxi Drivers | $28,060 | 860 |
| Bridge and Lock Tenders | $28,090 | 470 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $28,280 | 38,860 |
| Shampooers | $28,550 | 550 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $29,080 | 235,400 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $29,130 | 9,300 |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $29,480 | 160 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $29,530 | 23,530 |
| Parking Attendants | $29,650 | 17,670 |
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.