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Average salary by job family in Sarasota
| Management | $122,370 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $117,670 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $107,530 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $106,400 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $90,190 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $86,090 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $82,730 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $78,160 |
| Protective Service | $58,210 |
| Community and Social Service | $58,020 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $57,560 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,490 |
| Construction and Extraction | $55,730 |
| Sales and Related | $50,530 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $49,880 |
| Production | $48,220 |
| Healthcare Support | $43,440 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $43,090 |
| Personal Care and Service | $41,850 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $39,580 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $38,680 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $36,150 |
Highest-paying jobs in Sarasota
- Family Medicine Physicians$330,160
- Physicians, All Other$280,320
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$246,420
- Dentists, General$234,080
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$179,150
- Fundraising Managers$169,190
- Sales Engineers$167,860
- Lawyers$162,800
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$162,380
- Financial Managers$161,240
Most common jobs in Sarasota and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 13,420 | $36,670 | $35,160 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 9,200 | $42,190 | $36,660 |
| General and Operations Managers | 8,610 | $118,270 | $94,900 |
| Registered Nurses | 8,380 | $87,060 | $86,130 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 8,330 | $32,010 | $30,000 |
| Cashiers | 7,520 | $32,890 | $31,240 |
| Office Clerks, General | 7,230 | $48,150 | $45,630 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 6,060 | $38,230 | $37,130 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 5,090 | $44,720 | $42,310 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 5,010 | $40,600 | $38,790 |
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Cost of living in Sarasota
Prices in the Sarasota area are 2% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 102.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $62,500 therefore buys what $61,025 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $403,601, 5.2 times the median household income of $78,278.
$403,601typical home value
$78,278median household income
102.4BEA price parity
865,031metro population
Take-home pay in Sarasota
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,700 | $31,668 | $2,639 |
| Median wage | $47,440 | $40,298 | $3,358 |
| Average wage | $62,500 | $52,399 | $4,367 |
| 75th percentile wage | $70,340 | $58,314 | $4,860 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Sarasota
Management31 jobs
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$179K
- Fundraising Managers$169K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$162K
- Financial Managers$161K
- Human Resources Managers$150K
- Training and Development Managers$146K
- Marketing Managers$145K
- Purchasing Managers$145K
- Natural Sciences Managers$142K
- Sales Managers$140K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$138K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$135K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$133K
- Industrial Production Managers$132K
- Public Relations Managers$121K
- Construction Managers$119K
- General and Operations Managers$118K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$111K
- Administrative Services Managers$106K
- Managers, All Other$105K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$103K
- Facilities Managers$103K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$101K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$98K
- Emergency Management Directors$93K
- Education Administrators, All Other$93K
- Food Service Managers$84K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$80K
- Social and Community Service Managers$79K
- Lodging Managers$78K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$61K
Legal4 jobs
Computer and Mathematical14 jobs
- Database Architects$156K
- Software Developers$138K
- Computer Network Architects$136K
- Data Scientists$132K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$110K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$107K
- Computer Systems Analysts$104K
- Database Administrators$97K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$93K
- Operations Research Analysts$89K
- Web Developers$85K
- Computer Programmers$84K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$82K
- Computer User Support Specialists$62K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical39 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$330K
- Physicians, All Other$280K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$246K
- Dentists, General$234K
- Optometrists$159K
- Physician Assistants$147K
- Veterinarians$141K
- Pharmacists$134K
- Nurse Practitioners$133K
- Physical Therapists$105K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$98K
- Occupational Therapists$97K
- Dental Hygienists$95K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$94K
- Chiropractors$93K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$91K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$90K
- Registered Nurses$87K
- Respiratory Therapists$81K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$77K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$75K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$74K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$73K
- Athletic Trainers$67K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Surgical Assistants$64K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64K
- Surgical Technologists$60K
- Paramedics$59K
- Opticians, Dispensing$57K
- Medical Records Specialists$55K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$51K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$45K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$44K
- Psychiatric Technicians$44K
- Dietetic Technicians$37K
Business and Financial Operations26 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$141K
- Financial Risk Specialists$120K
- Project Management Specialists$102K
- Management Analysts$102K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$97K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$91K
- Accountants and Auditors$91K
- Insurance Underwriters$90K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$85K
- Labor Relations Specialists$82K
- Budget Analysts$82K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$82K
- Cost Estimators$81K
- Loan Officers$81K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$81K
- Logisticians$79K
- Compliance Officers$78K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$77K
- Human Resources Specialists$76K
- Fundraisers$76K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$73K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$73K
- Training and Development Specialists$72K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$65K
- Tax Preparers$60K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$53K
Architecture and Engineering18 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$132K
- Environmental Engineers$109K
- Engineers, All Other$106K
- Mechanical Engineers$104K
- Industrial Engineers$101K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$99K
- Civil Engineers$98K
- Landscape Architects$80K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Surveyors$74K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$72K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$71K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$67K
- Mechanical Drafters$67K
- Drafters, All Other$66K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$52K
Life, Physical, and Social Science13 jobs
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$121K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$117K
- Chemists$96K
- School Psychologists$91K
- Urban and Regional Planners$82K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$81K
- Forensic Science Technicians$72K
- Conservation Scientists$68K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$66K
- Chemical Technicians$60K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$59K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$53K
- Biological Technicians$52K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media18 jobs
- Technical Writers$98K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$83K
- Editors$79K
- Producers and Directors$76K
- Audio and Video Technicians$69K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$66K
- Public Relations Specialists$65K
- Writers and Authors$64K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$63K
- Film and Video Editors$61K
- Interior Designers$60K
- Graphic Designers$59K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$58K
- Coaches and Scouts$56K
- Interpreters and Translators$49K
- Photographers$42K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$41K
- Floral Designers$40K
Protective Service15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$114K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$106K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$94K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$76K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$74K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$70K
- Firefighters$62K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$53K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$44K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$41K
- Security Guards$39K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36K
- School Bus Monitors$33K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Marriage and Family Therapists$99K
- Healthcare Social Workers$70K
- Social Workers, All Other$67K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$64K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64K
- Health Education Specialists$62K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60K
- Clergy$57K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$56K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$54K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$53K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$49K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$47K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$46K
Educational Instruction and Library27 jobs
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$74K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$72K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$71K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$71K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$71K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$70K
- Instructional Coordinators$70K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$70K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$69K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$67K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$65K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$65K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$61K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$60K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$49K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$47K
- Library Technicians$46K
- Tutors$41K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$40K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$39K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair31 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$91K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$74K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$68K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$62K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$62K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$61K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$59K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$58K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$58K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$57K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$57K
- Home Appliance Repairers$56K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$56K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$56K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$56K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$55K
- Riggers$55K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$55K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$52K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$51K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$50K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$44K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$42K
- Bicycle Repairers$42K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39K
Construction and Extraction27 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$91K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$67K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$58K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$57K
- Electricians$56K
- Carpenters$54K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53K
- Roofers$52K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$52K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$51K
- Tile and Stone Setters$50K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$50K
- Sheet Metal Workers$50K
- Fence Erectors$49K
- Glaziers$49K
- Pipelayers$48K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$48K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$47K
- Construction Laborers$46K
- Helpers--Carpenters$44K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$43K
- Helpers--Electricians$42K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$40K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$40K
Sales and Related18 jobs
- Sales Engineers$168K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$98K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$91K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$90K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76K
- Insurance Sales Agents$74K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$70K
- Advertising Sales Agents$68K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$54K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$47K
- Travel Agents$46K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$46K
- Parts Salespersons$45K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$43K
- Telemarketers$37K
- Retail Salespersons$37K
- Cashiers$33K
Office and Administrative Support41 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$71K
- Brokerage Clerks$71K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$60K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$59K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$55K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$54K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$53K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$53K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$51K
- Procurement Clerks$50K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$50K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48K
- Office Clerks, General$48K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$47K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$47K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$47K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$46K
- Order Clerks$46K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$46K
- Tellers$45K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- File Clerks$43K
- Bill and Account Collectors$43K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$42K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$41K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$40K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$36K
Production40 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$69K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$61K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$60K
- Tool and Die Makers$59K
- Machinists$56K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$50K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$50K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$49K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$48K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$47K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$45K
- Printing Press Operators$45K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$45K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$44K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Furniture Finishers$44K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44K
- Upholsterers$44K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Production Workers, All Other$43K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$43K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$42K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39K
- Food Batchmakers$38K
- Helpers--Production Workers$38K
- Bakers$38K
- Sewing Machine Operators$36K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$35K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34K
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$71K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$70K
- Massage Therapists$56K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$52K
- Dental Assistants$52K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$49K
- Medical Assistants$44K
- Phlebotomists$43K
- Medical Transcriptionists$43K
- Nursing Assistants$42K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$41K
- Orderlies$38K
- Pharmacy Aides$37K
- Physical Therapist Aides$37K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36K
Transportation and Material Moving19 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$127K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$82K
- Crane and Tower Operators$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$49K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$49K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45K
- Light Truck Drivers$45K
- Bus Drivers, School$43K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Parking Attendants$33K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$32K
Personal Care and Service21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$56K
- Costume Attendants$55K
- Skincare Specialists$55K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$54K
- Childcare Workers$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$53K
- Barbers$51K
- Tour and Travel Guides$46K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46K
- Residential Advisors$44K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$42K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$40K
- Recreation Workers$39K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$37K
- Animal Trainers$37K
- Concierges$36K
- Animal Caretakers$36K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$36K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$33K
- Funeral Attendants$33K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$32K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$48K
- Pest Control Workers$47K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$45K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$49K
- Waiters and Waitresses$42K
- Bartenders$41K
- Cooks, Restaurant$39K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38K
- Food Preparation Workers$37K
- Cooks, Short Order$35K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$35K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34K
- Cooks, Fast Food$33K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$33K
- Dishwashers$33K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$32K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Jobs paid by the hour in Sarasota
For 1 job in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, 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 | $69.36 | $30.68 | 180 |
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Salary in Sarasota: questions
What is a good salary in Sarasota?
Half of all workers in the Sarasota metro earn less than $47,440 and the average is $62,500. Earning more than $70,340 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Sarasota to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $71,456, because prices here are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Sarasota?
Family Medicine Physicians ($330,160), Physicians, All Other ($280,320), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($246,420).
What is the average salary in North Port?
North Port is part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area, where the average salary is $62,500 a year and the median $47,440. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for North Port, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Bradenton?
Bradenton is part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area, where the average salary is $62,500 a year and the median $47,440. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Bradenton, 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 North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL (35840), all occupations and 456 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 (a city in the same metro).
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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