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Average salary by job family in Pensacola
| Management | $117,870 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $106,670 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $94,960 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $92,090 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $87,650 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $80,760 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $76,270 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $59,320 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,030 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $53,790 |
| Community and Social Service | $53,130 |
| Construction and Extraction | $52,890 |
| Protective Service | $51,450 |
| Production | $48,230 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $46,470 |
| Sales and Related | $45,420 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $42,000 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $41,070 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,020 |
| Personal Care and Service | $38,190 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $36,360 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $35,640 |
Highest-paying jobs in Pensacola
- Physicians, All Other$290,070
- Chief Executives$229,160
- Family Medicine Physicians$219,090
- Dentists, General$183,350
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$162,320
- Nurse Anesthetists$159,580
- Lawyers$153,910
- Human Resources Managers$152,150
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$151,100
- Veterinarians$145,420
Most common jobs in Pensacola and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,970 | $29,850 | $28,360 |
| Retail Salespersons | 6,720 | $34,780 | $31,870 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,070 | $82,280 | $77,890 |
| Cashiers | 4,690 | $31,020 | $29,910 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 4,260 | $40,150 | $35,340 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,160 | $43,700 | $39,960 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,040 | $116,940 | $97,350 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,630 | $35,580 | $34,920 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,280 | $43,000 | $43,290 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 2,760 | $55,470 | $50,360 |
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Cost of living in Pensacola
Prices in the Pensacola area are 2% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 97.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $58,620 therefore buys what $59,990 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $310,470, 4.2 times the median household income of $73,588.
$310,470typical home value
$73,588median household income
97.7BEA price parity
516,994metro population
Take-home pay in Pensacola
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,010 | $30,310 | $2,526 |
| Median wage | $46,240 | $39,334 | $3,278 |
| Average wage | $58,620 | $49,281 | $4,107 |
| 75th percentile wage | $66,040 | $55,243 | $4,604 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Pensacola
Management26 jobs
- Chief Executives$229K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$162K
- Human Resources Managers$152K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$151K
- Financial Managers$140K
- Marketing Managers$137K
- Industrial Production Managers$130K
- Sales Managers$129K
- Public Relations Managers$123K
- Purchasing Managers$122K
- Construction Managers$118K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$117K
- General and Operations Managers$117K
- Natural Sciences Managers$114K
- Training and Development Managers$112K
- Managers, All Other$111K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$107K
- Facilities Managers$103K
- Administrative Services Managers$99K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$94K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$93K
- Lodging Managers$79K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$78K
- Social and Community Service Managers$75K
- Food Service Managers$72K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$54K
Legal4 jobs
Computer and Mathematical13 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$122K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$116K
- Software Developers$114K
- Data Scientists$109K
- Computer Systems Analysts$101K
- Information Security Analysts$99K
- Computer Programmers$97K
- Web Developers$90K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$85K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$80K
- Operations Research Analysts$80K
- Database Administrators$74K
- Computer User Support Specialists$59K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical37 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$290K
- Family Medicine Physicians$219K
- Dentists, General$183K
- Nurse Anesthetists$160K
- Veterinarians$145K
- Optometrists$137K
- Physician Assistants$128K
- Nurse Practitioners$122K
- Pharmacists$115K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$98K
- Physical Therapists$96K
- Chiropractors$95K
- Occupational Therapists$93K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$91K
- Dental Hygienists$84K
- Respiratory Therapists$84K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$82K
- Registered Nurses$82K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$79K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$70K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Surgical Assistants$67K
- Surgical Technologists$63K
- Athletic Trainers$61K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Paramedics$58K
- Opticians, Dispensing$52K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$51K
- Medical Records Specialists$50K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$45K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$44K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$41K
- Psychiatric Technicians$41K
- Dietetic Technicians$33K
Architecture and Engineering14 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$109K
- Industrial Engineers$108K
- Electrical Engineers$107K
- Mechanical Engineers$104K
- Environmental Engineers$102K
- Civil Engineers$100K
- Engineers, All Other$93K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$92K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$71K
- Surveyors$69K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$62K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$49K
Business and Financial Operations27 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$122K
- Financial Risk Specialists$110K
- Project Management Specialists$105K
- Insurance Underwriters$91K
- Labor Relations Specialists$89K
- Management Analysts$86K
- Accountants and Auditors$84K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$81K
- Training and Development Specialists$80K
- Fundraisers$79K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$79K
- Cost Estimators$78K
- Compliance Officers$78K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$76K
- Credit Analysts$76K
- Logisticians$76K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75K
- Loan Officers$73K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$73K
- Human Resources Specialists$72K
- Budget Analysts$72K
- Financial Examiners$70K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$66K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$65K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$63K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$56K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$55K
Life, Physical, and Social Science15 jobs
- Psychologists, All Other$106K
- Chemists$104K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$98K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$97K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$89K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$85K
- School Psychologists$82K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$80K
- Urban and Regional Planners$76K
- Forensic Science Technicians$64K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$62K
- Chemical Technicians$58K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$57K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$50K
- Biological Technicians$44K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media10 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair29 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77K
- Avionics Technicians$76K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$70K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$68K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$65K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$62K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$56K
- Home Appliance Repairers$56K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$56K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$55K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$54K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$54K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$54K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$54K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$52K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$50K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$49K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$49K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$46K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$45K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$34K
Educational Instruction and Library19 jobs
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$81K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$75K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Instructional Coordinators$71K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$67K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$61K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$57K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$55K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$55K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$53K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$51K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$49K
- Tutors$38K
- Library Technicians$37K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35K
Community and Social Service13 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$68K
- Healthcare Social Workers$60K
- Health Education Specialists$60K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$56K
- Clergy$56K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$55K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$53K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$52K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$51K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$41K
Construction and Extraction24 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$68K
- Electricians$55K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$54K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$54K
- Sheet Metal Workers$50K
- Carpenters$50K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$48K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$48K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$48K
- Roofers$47K
- Glaziers$47K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$47K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$46K
- Tile and Stone Setters$45K
- Pipelayers$45K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$45K
- Construction Laborers$43K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$40K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$40K
- Helpers--Electricians$39K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$38K
Protective Service12 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$89K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$62K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$51K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$50K
- Firefighters$45K
- Security Guards$36K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35K
- School Bus Monitors$33K
Production21 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$56K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$56K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$54K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52K
- Machinists$52K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Production Workers, All Other$50K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$45K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$43K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42K
- Printing Press Operators$42K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$40K
- Helpers--Production Workers$37K
- Sewing Machine Operators$37K
- Bakers$34K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
Office and Administrative Support40 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$66K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Postal Service Clerks$60K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$56K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$54K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54K
- Procurement Clerks$53K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$53K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$51K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$50K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$48K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$47K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$47K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$46K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$46K
- Bill and Account Collectors$45K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$44K
- File Clerks$44K
- Office Clerks, General$44K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$43K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$43K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$42K
- Tellers$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$39K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$38K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$38K
- Couriers and Messengers$37K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$36K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$36K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$32K
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Sales Engineers$133K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$112K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$82K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$73K
- Insurance Sales Agents$69K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$67K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$66K
- Real Estate Brokers$64K
- Travel Agents$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$50K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$41K
- Parts Salespersons$39K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$31K
Transportation and Material Moving19 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$129K
- Commercial Pilots$105K
- Transportation Inspectors$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$49K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$47K
- Light Truck Drivers$44K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$42K
- Bus Drivers, School$40K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Driver/Sales Workers$34K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$34K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33K
- Parking Attendants$32K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$32K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$29K
Healthcare Support13 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$69K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$68K
- Massage Therapists$54K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Dental Assistants$47K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$46K
- Medical Assistants$42K
- Phlebotomists$40K
- Orderlies$40K
- Nursing Assistants$37K
- Medical Transcriptionists$37K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34K
- Pharmacy Aides$33K
Personal Care and Service14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$53K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$49K
- Skincare Specialists$49K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$40K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$39K
- Animal Caretakers$37K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36K
- Recreation Workers$35K
- Concierges$34K
- Funeral Attendants$34K
- Childcare Workers$32K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$30K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$30K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52K
- Pest Control Workers$44K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45K
- Bartenders$40K
- Waiters and Waitresses$40K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$33K
- Cooks, Short Order$33K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$32K
- Cooks, Fast Food$32K
- Dishwashers$31K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
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Salary in Pensacola: questions
What is a good salary in Pensacola?
Half of all workers in the Pensacola metro earn less than $46,240 and the average is $58,620. Earning more than $66,040 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Pensacola to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $68,177, because prices here are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Pensacola?
Physicians, All Other ($290,070), Chief Executives ($229,160), Family Medicine Physicians ($219,090).
What is the average salary in Ferry Pass?
Ferry Pass is part of the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metro area, where the average salary is $58,620 a year and the median $46,240. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Ferry Pass, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Brent?
Brent is part of the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metro area, where the average salary is $58,620 a year and the median $46,240. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Brent, 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 Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL (37860), all occupations and 386 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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