Average and median wage in Florida
Half of the 9,929,860 workers in Florida earn less than $47,880 a year, the median wage, while the average pay is $64,670, or $31.09 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% make $30,010 or less and the top 10% $114,550 or more. The average is 7% less than the U.S. average ($69,770) and the median 6% less than the U.S. median ($50,980).
- $30K10th
- $36K25th
- $48KMedian
- $75K75th
- $115K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Florida per year | Per hour* | U.S. per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,670 | $31.09 | $69,770 |
| Median | $47,880 | $23.02 | $50,980 |
| 10th percentile | $30,010 | $14.43 | $31,200 |
| 25th percentile | $36,290 | $17.45 | $37,590 |
| 75th percentile | $75,410 | $36.25 | $80,520 |
| 90th percentile | $114,550 | $55.07 | $128,560 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Statewide figures include every employer in the state, metro and rural. Median vs. average salary · reading percentiles.
Average salary by city in Florida
- Palm Bay$67,210
- Miami$67,190
- Tampa$66,490
- Jacksonville$65,700
- Naples$64,040
- Crestview$63,090
- Sarasota$62,500
- Orlando$61,890
- Fort Myers$60,050
- Gainesville$59,690
- Tallahassee$59,560
- Port St. Lucie$59,230
- Wildwood$58,950
- Sebastian$58,750
- Pensacola$58,620
- Panama City$57,610
- Deltona$57,390
- Punta Gorda$57,300
- Lakeland$57,070
- Ocala$55,290
- Homosassa Springs$53,640
- Sebring$52,880
Map of Florida metro areas
Loading map…
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Salary, take-home pay and cost of living by city
| City | Average | Median | Take-home* | Cost of living | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay | $67,210 | $49,030 | $56,072 | 100 | $344,841 |
| Miami | $67,190 | $48,640 | $56,075 | 114 | $475,622 |
| Tampa | $66,490 | $48,940 | $55,547 | 101 | $360,738 |
| Jacksonville | $65,700 | $48,830 | $54,970 | 99 | $352,994 |
| Naples | $64,040 | $47,800 | $53,636 | 103 | $556,339 |
| Crestview | $63,090 | $47,510 | $52,873 | 97 | $441,042 |
| Sarasota | $62,500 | $47,440 | $52,399 | 102 | $403,601 |
| Orlando | $61,890 | $46,630 | $51,908 | 101 | $387,733 |
| Fort Myers | $60,050 | $46,780 | $50,430 | 102 | $339,372 |
| Gainesville | $59,690 | $47,020 | $50,141 | 97 | $306,605 |
| Tallahassee | $59,560 | $46,520 | $50,037 | 94 | $285,256 |
| Port St. Lucie | $59,230 | $46,490 | $49,771 | 100 | $383,275 |
| Wildwood | $58,950 | $45,830 | $49,547 | 85 | $389,720 |
| Sebastian | $58,750 | $45,480 | $49,385 | 98 | $365,819 |
| Pensacola | $58,620 | $46,240 | $49,281 | 98 | $310,470 |
| Panama City | $57,610 | $45,030 | $48,470 | 97 | $345,838 |
| Deltona | $57,390 | $44,940 | $48,292 | 99 | $330,725 |
| Punta Gorda | $57,300 | $45,500 | $48,221 | 101 | $298,144 |
| Lakeland | $57,070 | $46,140 | $48,036 | 97 | $298,816 |
| Ocala | $55,290 | $43,990 | $46,605 | 95 | $273,318 |
| Homosassa Springs | $53,640 | $41,360 | $45,280 | 93 | $272,840 |
| Sebring | $52,880 | $40,400 | $44,669 | 92 | $235,991 |
*Average salary after federal and state income tax and payroll taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Highest-paying jobs in Florida
- Cardiologists · Jacksonville$508,850
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Tampa$471,060
- Cardiologists · Tampa$450,900
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · Miami$425,660
- Radiologists · Orlando$423,290
- Dermatologists · Tampa$419,870
- Surgeons, All Other · Tampa$411,080
- Radiologists · Tampa$410,300
- Anesthesiologists · Lakeland$396,310
- Surgeons, All Other · Deltona$395,140
Most common jobs in Florida
| Job | Jobs statewide | Average | Median | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 333,460 | $36,000 | $34,010 | $38,270 |
| General and Operations Managers | 236,290 | $126,940 | $101,580 | $131,240 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 235,400 | $30,940 | $29,080 | $34,840 |
| Registered Nurses | 229,940 | $90,650 | $84,190 | $96,750 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 228,000 | $43,950 | $40,440 | $46,540 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 207,180 | $41,840 | $36,150 | $44,610 |
| Cashiers | 201,370 | $32,170 | $30,530 | $34,860 |
| Office Clerks, General | 189,700 | $46,530 | $44,450 | $51,530 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 171,380 | $38,360 | $36,400 | $42,060 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 164,400 | $40,260 | $38,160 | $41,550 |
Jobs, average and median: BLS statewide estimates. Highest city average: best-paid metro area we cover in the state.
Average salary by job family in Florida
Florida income tax and take-home pay
Florida has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay only loses federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
- $100K salary after taxes in every stateWhere Florida ranks for take-home pay
- Median vs. average salaryWhy Florida's median is below its average
Cost of living: Florida vs other states
Florida at a glance
Average salary in other states
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Washington, D.C.
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Salary in Florida: questions
What is the average salary in Florida?
$64,670 a year across all jobs, according to BLS statewide estimates (OEWS, May 2025). That is 7% less than the U.S. average ($69,770).
What is the median salary in Florida?
$47,880 a year: half of Florida workers earn more and half earn less. The median is lower than the average because a minority of high earners lifts the average.
What is the average hourly wage in Florida?
$31.09 an hour on average, and $23.02 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
Which city in Florida pays the most?
Palm Bay, with an average of $67,210 a year among the metro areas we cover.
Is Florida expensive to live in?
BEA puts Florida prices 3% above the U.S. average (price parity 103.4). Within the state, Miami 114, Naples 103, Sarasota 102 are the most expensive metros.
Sources and how to read this page
- Statewide figures: BLS OEWS state estimates, May 2025, all occupations and every employer in the state (metro and rural areas).
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. City figures: the metro areas we cover in Florida.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property crimes reported by agencies statewide, latest 12 months available.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.