Florida has no state income tax — saving workers $2,000–$6,000/year vs high-tax states. The highest paying profession in Florida is Surgeon at $345,200/year. Select any profession below for a full city, experience and take-home pay breakdown.
The table below shows median annual salaries for 50+ professions in Florida, ranked from highest to lowest. All figures are sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024 release, refreshed for 2026. Click any profession for a full breakdown including city-level data, experience levels and a take-home pay calculator.
| Profession | Category | Annual Median | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | Healthcare | $345,200 | $165.96 |
| Pilot | Transport | $195,650 | $94.06 |
| Software Developer | Technology | $129,600 | $62.31 |
| Physician Assistant | Healthcare | $127,400 | $61.25 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Healthcare | $121,500 | $58.41 |
| Financial Advisor | Finance | $97,600 | $46.92 |
| Physical Therapist | Healthcare | $95,750 | $46.03 |
| Occupational Therapist | Healthcare | $94,450 | $45.41 |
| Network Administrator | Technology | $90,950 | $43.73 |
| Dental Hygienist | Healthcare | $79,750 | $38.34 |
| Accountant | Finance | $78,300 | $37.64 |
| Registered Nurse | Healthcare | $76,050 | $36.56 |
| Respiratory Therapist | Healthcare | $68,300 | $32.84 |
| Police Officer | Public Safety | $67,800 | $32.60 |
| Radiologic Technologist | Healthcare | $67,500 | $32.45 |
| Plumber | Trades | $62,250 | $29.93 |
| School Counselor | Education | $62,150 | $29.88 |
| Teacher | Education | $60,600 | $29.13 |
| Electrician | Trades | $60,350 | $29.01 |
| Librarian | Education | $59,950 | $28.82 |
| Court Reporter | Legal | $59,850 | $28.77 |
| Paralegal | Legal | $58,000 | $27.88 |
| HVAC Technician | Trades | $56,150 | $27.00 |
| Real Estate Agent | Business | $55,500 | $26.68 |
| Firefighter | Public Safety | $55,200 | $26.54 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | Trades | $55,150 | $26.51 |
| Truck Driver | Transport | $53,250 | $25.60 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Healthcare | $53,100 | $25.53 |
| Carpenter | Trades | $52,350 | $25.17 |
| Correctional Officer | Public Safety | $51,800 | $24.90 |
| Social Worker | Social Services | $50,700 | $24.38 |
| Mason | Trades | $49,400 | $23.75 |
| Roofer | Trades | $49,050 | $23.58 |
| Paramedic | Public Safety | $48,850 | $23.49 |
| Solar Installer | Trades | $46,950 | $22.57 |
| Bookkeeper | Business | $46,350 | $22.28 |
| Welder | Trades | $46,050 | $22.14 |
| Dispatcher | Transport | $45,950 | $22.09 |
| Painter | Trades | $45,900 | $22.07 |
| Bus Driver | Transport | $44,850 | $21.56 |
| Delivery Driver | Transport | $41,950 | $20.17 |
| Dental Assistant | Healthcare | $41,950 | $20.17 |
| Medical Assistant | Healthcare | $39,900 | $19.18 |
| Pharmacy Technician | Healthcare | $39,500 | $18.99 |
| EMT | Public Safety | $38,050 | $18.29 |
| Veterinary Technician | Healthcare | $38,050 | $18.29 |
| Cosmetologist | Personal Services | $32,750 | $15.75 |
| Teaching Assistant | Education | $30,800 | $14.81 |