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Average salary by job family in Miami
| Management | $137,580 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $123,290 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $109,230 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $106,770 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $96,430 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $92,330 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $89,350 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $72,160 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $60,770 |
| Protective Service | $60,050 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $59,960 |
| Construction and Extraction | $58,140 |
| Community and Social Service | $57,400 |
| Sales and Related | $54,500 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $51,140 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $49,360 |
| Production | $46,580 |
| Healthcare Support | $42,220 |
| Personal Care and Service | $39,930 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $38,350 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $37,920 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $36,430 |
Highest-paying jobs in Miami
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$425,660
- Psychiatrists$378,670
- Physicians, Pathologists$340,620
- Nurse Anesthetists$265,460
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$259,790
- Neurologists$254,260
- Physicists$245,010
- Physicians, All Other$241,470
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$227,390
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes$215,110
Most common jobs in Miami and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 91,370 | $36,820 | $34,330 |
| General and Operations Managers | 74,960 | $131,240 | $105,640 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 63,440 | $43,680 | $39,560 |
| Registered Nurses | 61,670 | $94,990 | $91,380 |
| Office Clerks, General | 61,160 | $46,750 | $44,730 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 57,830 | $41,120 | $36,070 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 56,900 | $31,770 | $29,600 |
| Cashiers | 56,340 | $32,520 | $30,250 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 48,860 | $40,750 | $38,580 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 45,270 | $38,240 | $36,110 |
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Cost of living in Miami
Prices in the Miami area are 14% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 114.2 for 2024. The average local salary of $67,190 therefore buys what $58,859 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $475,622, 6.5 times the median household income of $73,481.
$475,622typical home value
$73,481median household income
114.2BEA price parity
6,138,876metro population
Take-home pay in Miami
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,480 | $31,492 | $2,624 |
| Median wage | $48,640 | $41,262 | $3,439 |
| Average wage | $67,190 | $56,075 | $4,673 |
| 75th percentile wage | $77,570 | $63,400 | $5,283 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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Salaries for every job in Miami
Management34 jobs
- Financial Managers$185K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$176K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$172K
- Marketing Managers$156K
- Human Resources Managers$151K
- Sales Managers$150K
- Natural Sciences Managers$145K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$142K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$142K
- Public Relations Managers$141K
- Purchasing Managers$139K
- Construction Managers$139K
- Training and Development Managers$132K
- Industrial Production Managers$131K
- General and Operations Managers$131K
- Fundraising Managers$131K
- Managers, All Other$125K
- Emergency Management Directors$124K
- Administrative Services Managers$116K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$115K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$108K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$106K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$106K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$105K
- Facilities Managers$102K
- Gambling Managers$102K
- Lodging Managers$92K
- Social and Community Service Managers$89K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$89K
- Food Service Managers$86K
- Education Administrators, All Other$85K
- Funeral Home Managers$83K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$67K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$60K
Legal7 jobs
Computer and Mathematical18 jobs
- Actuaries$149K
- Database Architects$145K
- Software Developers$145K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$141K
- Computer Network Architects$137K
- Statisticians$125K
- Data Scientists$123K
- Information Security Analysts$123K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$111K
- Database Administrators$108K
- Computer Systems Analysts$107K
- Computer Programmers$105K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$101K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$101K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$90K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$84K
- Operations Research Analysts$81K
- Computer User Support Specialists$64K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical58 jobs
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$426K
- Psychiatrists$379K
- Physicians, Pathologists$341K
- Nurse Anesthetists$265K
- Neurologists$254K
- Physicians, All Other$241K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$227K
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$210K
- Family Medicine Physicians$206K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$205K
- Dentists, General$183K
- Pediatricians, General$169K
- Medical Dosimetrists$153K
- Nurse Midwives$149K
- Veterinarians$139K
- Physician Assistants$137K
- Nurse Practitioners$136K
- Optometrists$134K
- Pharmacists$129K
- Podiatrists$127K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$106K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$105K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$101K
- Radiation Therapists$101K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$98K
- Physical Therapists$96K
- Occupational Therapists$96K
- Registered Nurses$95K
- Chiropractors$95K
- Audiologists$93K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$91K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$91K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$90K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$88K
- Dental Hygienists$87K
- Respiratory Therapists$84K
- Therapists, All Other$84K
- Surgical Assistants$84K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$79K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Paramedics$72K
- Surgical Technologists$70K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$69K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Athletic Trainers$66K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64K
- Exercise Physiologists$63K
- Recreational Therapists$62K
- Opticians, Dispensing$58K
- Medical Records Specialists$54K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$50K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$48K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$46K
- Psychiatric Technicians$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Dietetic Technicians$36K
Architecture and Engineering32 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$139K
- Nuclear Engineers$136K
- Aerospace Engineers$136K
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$128K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$123K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$116K
- Industrial Engineers$111K
- Chemical Engineers$109K
- Electrical Engineers$109K
- Environmental Engineers$108K
- Materials Engineers$108K
- Mechanical Engineers$105K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$104K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$104K
- Civil Engineers$99K
- Engineers, All Other$97K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$89K
- Landscape Architects$87K
- Surveyors$81K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$80K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Mechanical Drafters$73K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$68K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$67K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Drafters, All Other$64K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$64K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$55K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$54K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes$215K
- Personal Financial Advisors$178K
- Financial Risk Specialists$124K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$118K
- Management Analysts$107K
- Project Management Specialists$105K
- Financial Examiners$97K
- Insurance Underwriters$93K
- Budget Analysts$92K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$91K
- Credit Analysts$91K
- Accountants and Auditors$90K
- Labor Relations Specialists$90K
- Compliance Officers$86K
- Loan Officers$83K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$82K
- Cost Estimators$82K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$81K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$77K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$77K
- Training and Development Specialists$76K
- Human Resources Specialists$75K
- Logisticians$75K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$74K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$73K
- Fundraisers$73K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$65K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$63K
- Credit Counselors$54K
- Tax Preparers$49K
Life, Physical, and Social Science33 jobs
- Physicists$245K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$148K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$141K
- Psychologists, All Other$130K
- Economists$129K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$125K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$120K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$111K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$108K
- Urban and Regional Planners$99K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$97K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$95K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$93K
- School Psychologists$93K
- Chemists$91K
- Epidemiologists$90K
- Hydrologists$88K
- Forensic Science Technicians$79K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76K
- Microbiologists$76K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$74K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$71K
- Foresters$69K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$66K
- Hydrologic Technicians$66K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$61K
- Conservation Scientists$61K
- Social Science Research Assistants$59K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$57K
- Chemical Technicians$57K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$55K
- Biological Technicians$55K
- Food Science Technicians$55K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media31 jobs
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$132K
- Art Directors$109K
- Producers and Directors$105K
- Technical Writers$94K
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other$94K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$91K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$86K
- Editors$82K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$81K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$79K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$79K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$79K
- Broadcast Technicians$79K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$76K
- Public Relations Specialists$73K
- Graphic Designers$72K
- Music Directors and Composers$69K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$69K
- Writers and Authors$69K
- Designers, All Other$68K
- Interpreters and Translators$68K
- Film and Video Editors$67K
- Lighting Technicians$66K
- Interior Designers$65K
- Audio and Video Technicians$61K
- Coaches and Scouts$59K
- Photographers$58K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$56K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$48K
- Floral Designers$41K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$40K
Educational Instruction and Library55 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$170K
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$147K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$139K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$107K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$104K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$103K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$102K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$92K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$92K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$87K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$74K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$72K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Curators$71K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$68K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$67K
- Instructional Coordinators$66K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$66K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$64K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$62K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$57K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$57K
- Farm and Home Management Educators$56K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$54K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$53K
- Library Technicians$51K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$50K
- Tutors$50K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$49K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$40K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35K
Protective Service22 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$126K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$118K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$109K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$86K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$80K
- Firefighters$76K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$71K
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$63K
- Transportation Security Screeners$60K
- Animal Control Workers$60K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$59K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$55K
- Bailiffs$53K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$49K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$44K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$39K
- Security Guards$38K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$36K
- School Bus Monitors$35K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair42 jobs
- Avionics Technicians$90K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$89K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$87K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$82K
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80K
- Watch and Clock Repairers$78K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$75K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$68K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$66K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$65K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$64K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$63K
- Millwrights$62K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$62K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$62K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$61K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$61K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$61K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60K
- Riggers$59K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$59K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$57K
- Commercial Divers$57K
- Home Appliance Repairers$56K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$56K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$56K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$56K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$55K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$52K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$52K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$51K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$51K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$51K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$51K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$50K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$46K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39K
Construction and Extraction40 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$83K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$76K
- Pile Driver Operators$63K
- Electricians$60K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$59K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$59K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58K
- Sheet Metal Workers$56K
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$55K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$55K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$54K
- Carpenters$54K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$54K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$53K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$53K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$53K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$52K
- Tile and Stone Setters$52K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$52K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$51K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$51K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$51K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$51K
- Fence Erectors$51K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$50K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$49K
- Pipelayers$48K
- Roofers$48K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$48K
- Construction Laborers$46K
- Glaziers$46K
- Helpers--Extraction Workers$45K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$44K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$44K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$43K
- Helpers--Carpenters$42K
- Helpers--Electricians$41K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$40K
- Helpers--Roofers$38K
Community and Social Service16 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$70K
- Healthcare Social Workers$67K
- Clergy$62K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$62K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$58K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$58K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$57K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$55K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$52K
- Community Health Workers$47K
- Religious Workers, All Other$47K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$46K
- Counselors, All Other$44K
Sales and Related21 jobs
- Sales Engineers$140K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$120K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$93K
- Real Estate Brokers$88K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$84K
- Advertising Sales Agents$77K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$77K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$75K
- Insurance Sales Agents$75K
- Models$70K
- Travel Agents$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$55K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$52K
- Parts Salespersons$45K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$42K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$41K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$40K
- Retail Salespersons$37K
- Telemarketers$36K
- Cashiers$33K
Transportation and Material Moving36 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$260K
- Commercial Pilots$156K
- Air Traffic Controllers$155K
- Ship Engineers$122K
- Transportation Inspectors$101K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$87K
- Crane and Tower Operators$76K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$59K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$57K
- Traffic Technicians$56K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$55K
- Flight Attendants$55K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$52K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$51K
- Light Truck Drivers$45K
- Bus Drivers, School$44K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$43K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$42K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Driver/Sales Workers$40K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$40K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$39K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$38K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
- Passenger Attendants$35K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34K
- Hoist and Winch Operators$33K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$32K
- Parking Attendants$32K
Office and Administrative Support48 jobs
- Brokerage Clerks$76K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$75K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$73K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$64K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$59K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$59K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$57K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$55K
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$54K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$54K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$52K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$52K
- New Accounts Clerks$52K
- Procurement Clerks$52K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$50K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$50K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$50K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$50K
- Bill and Account Collectors$50K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$49K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$48K
- Office Clerks, General$47K
- Tellers$46K
- Word Processors and Typists$46K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$46K
- Order Clerks$45K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- File Clerks$44K
- Customer Service Representatives$44K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$43K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$43K
- Gambling Cage Workers$43K
- Data Entry Keyers$42K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$42K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$42K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$41K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$39K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$36K
Production76 jobs
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$96K
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$76K
- Power Plant Operators$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$66K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$66K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$65K
- Tool and Die Makers$65K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$62K
- Machinists$62K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$61K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$60K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$54K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51K
- Etchers and Engravers$51K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators$50K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$50K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$50K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$49K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$48K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$47K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$47K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$47K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$46K
- Furniture Finishers$46K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Woodworkers, All Other$45K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$44K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Upholsterers$44K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$43K
- Printing Press Operators$43K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$43K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$42K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Production Workers, All Other$42K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$41K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$41K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$41K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$40K
- Helpers--Production Workers$40K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$40K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40K
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$39K
- Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$39K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$39K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$38K
- Food Batchmakers$37K
- Bakers$37K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$37K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$36K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$35K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$35K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34K
- Sewing Machine Operators$33K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$33K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$33K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$33K
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$74K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$71K
- Massage Therapists$52K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$51K
- Dental Assistants$49K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$48K
- Medical Transcriptionists$46K
- Medical Assistants$44K
- Phlebotomists$43K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$41K
- Psychiatric Aides$41K
- Nursing Assistants$40K
- Pharmacy Aides$38K
- Orderlies$37K
- Physical Therapist Aides$37K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34K
Personal Care and Service28 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$63K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$59K
- Embalmers$58K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$53K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$52K
- Gambling Dealers$52K
- Barbers$51K
- Skincare Specialists$50K
- Tour and Travel Guides$45K
- Residential Advisors$43K
- Animal Trainers$43K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$41K
- Concierges$41K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$41K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$39K
- Animal Caretakers$39K
- Recreation Workers$37K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$37K
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$36K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36K
- Childcare Workers$35K
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$35K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$35K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34K
- Funeral Attendants$34K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$32K
- Shampooers$29K
Food Preparation and Serving Related16 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$48K
- Cooks, All Other$43K
- Bartenders$41K
- Waiters and Waitresses$41K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Cooks, Short Order$36K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$36K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36K
- Food Preparation Workers$36K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$35K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$35K
- Cooks, Fast Food$34K
- Dishwashers$33K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$32K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$51K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$50K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$49K
- Pest Control Workers$47K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$46K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$40K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry6 jobs
Jobs paid by the hour in Miami
For 4 jobs in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $73.71 | $50.55 | 670 |
| Dancers | $38.96 | $34.82 | 50 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $32.46 | $20.00 | n/a |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $29.86 | $16.51 | n/a |
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Salary in Miami: questions
What is a good salary in Miami?
Half of all workers in the Miami metro earn less than $48,640 and the average is $67,190. Earning more than $77,570 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Miami to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $79,646, because prices here are 14% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 114.2).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Miami?
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($425,660), Psychiatrists ($378,670), Physicians, Pathologists ($340,620).
What is the average salary in Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, where the average salary is $67,190 a year and the median $48,640. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Fort Lauderdale, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in West Palm Beach?
West Palm Beach is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, where the average salary is $67,190 a year and the median $48,640. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for West Palm Beach, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (33100), all occupations and 674 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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