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Photographers average salary by city in Florida
- Miami$58,140
- Lakeland$57,810
- Jacksonville$55,640
- Naples$55,470
- Tampa$54,430
- Pensacola$51,450
- Panama City$50,380
- Fort Myers$49,710
- Port St. Lucie$47,360
- Crestview$46,810
- Tallahassee$45,680
- Palm Bay$45,510
- Orlando$45,420
- Deltona$44,390
- Gainesville$44,190
- Sarasota$41,720
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $58,140 | $49,980 | $37,440 | $48,895 | 114 |
| Lakeland | $57,810 | $47,870 | $33,380 | $48,630 | 97 |
| Jacksonville | $55,640 | $46,540 | $36,340 | $46,887 | 99 |
| Naples | $55,470 | $49,760 | $38,160 | $46,750 | 103 |
| Tampa | $54,430 | $44,530 | $34,780 | $45,914 | 101 |
| Pensacola | $51,450 | $47,920 | $32,310 | $43,520 | 98 |
| Panama City | $50,380 | $46,410 | $30,630 | $42,660 | 97 |
| Fort Myers | $49,710 | $45,380 | $36,150 | $42,122 | 102 |
| Port St. Lucie | $47,360 | $36,090 | $34,430 | $40,234 | 100 |
| Crestview | $46,810 | $35,410 | $33,730 | $39,792 | 97 |
| Tallahassee | $45,680 | $34,010 | $30,180 | $38,884 | 94 |
| Palm Bay | $45,510 | $38,320 | $32,600 | $38,747 | 100 |
| Orlando | $45,420 | $34,860 | $29,990 | $38,675 | 101 |
| Deltona | $44,390 | $39,260 | $32,480 | $37,847 | 99 |
| Gainesville | $44,190 | $35,550 | $31,720 | $37,687 | 97 |
| Sarasota | $41,720 | $40,580 | $30,700 | $35,702 | 102 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Florida has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 27-4021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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