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Riggers average salary by city in Florida
- Palm Bay$60,820
- Orlando$60,140
- Miami$59,400
- Sarasota$55,060
- Tampa$54,370
- Jacksonville$54,000
- Port St. Lucie$51,430
- Fort Myers$50,690
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Bay | $60,820 | $56,770 | $47,080 | $51,049 | 100 |
| Orlando | $60,140 | $58,710 | $50,440 | $50,502 | 101 |
| Miami | $59,400 | $55,550 | $47,810 | $49,908 | 114 |
| Sarasota | $55,060 | $51,860 | $47,250 | $46,421 | 102 |
| Tampa | $54,370 | $52,790 | $43,460 | $45,866 | 101 |
| Jacksonville | $54,000 | $51,730 | $46,840 | $45,569 | 99 |
| Port St. Lucie | $51,430 | $48,960 | $42,630 | $43,504 | 100 |
| Fort Myers | $50,690 | $48,340 | $45,830 | $42,909 | 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 49-9096.
- 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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