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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 120 largest places in Florida, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | 977,670 | $69,872 | $1,465 | 4.6% | 33.2% |
| 2 | Miami | 459,745 | $62,462 | $1,758 | 5.2% | 37.4% |
| 3 | Tampa | 401,618 | $75,475 | $1,701 | 4.9% | 45.7% |
| 4 | Orlando | 319,758 | $72,336 | $1,747 | 5.2% | 42.5% |
| 5 | St. Petersburg | 262,732 | $75,192 | $1,663 | 4.7% | 42.6% |
| 6 | Port St. Lucie | 232,491 | $80,648 | $1,937 | 6.0% | 28.1% |
| 7 | Hialeah | 226,165 | $55,594 | $1,689 | 4.1% | 22.1% |
| 8 | Cape Coral | 215,536 | $78,104 | $1,858 | 3.8% | 26.9% |
| 9 | Tallahassee | 201,875 | $57,409 | $1,293 | 6.4% | 51.3% |
| 10 | Fort Lauderdale | 185,604 | $83,130 | $1,854 | 5.3% | 40.8% |
| 11 | Pembroke Pines | 173,194 | $85,104 | $2,046 | 4.1% | 39.8% |
| 12 | Hollywood | 155,082 | $67,203 | $1,653 | 6.5% | 33.8% |
| 13 | Gainesville | 145,702 | $46,195 | $1,296 | 5.5% | 53.7% |
| 14 | Miramar | 138,600 | $89,125 | $2,117 | 4.5% | 37.4% |
| 15 | Coral Springs | 136,103 | $93,602 | $2,084 | 5.1% | 39.9% |
| 16 | Lehigh Acres | 132,353 | $66,890 | $1,657 | 4.5% | 14.3% |
| 17 | Palm Bay | 130,132 | $72,614 | $1,601 | 6.1% | 24.0% |
| 18 | West Palm Beach | 122,290 | $73,446 | $1,772 | 5.1% | 39.2% |
| 19 | Spring Hill | 119,983 | $68,432 | $1,440 | 5.5% | 19.9% |
| 20 | Lakeland | 119,961 | $64,185 | $1,395 | 4.5% | 29.4% |
| 21 | Brandon | 119,767 | $79,685 | $1,784 | 4.6% | 33.8% |
| 22 | Clearwater | 117,247 | $66,381 | $1,658 | 4.2% | 32.6% |
| 23 | Pompano Beach | 114,147 | $67,195 | $1,724 | 8.0% | 30.8% |
| 24 | Riverview | 113,697 | $100,438 | $2,002 | 4.3% | 36.5% |
| 25 | Miami Gardens | 113,177 | $63,627 | $1,787 | 9.0% | 18.1% |
| 26 | Davie | 108,346 | $87,250 | $2,066 | 5.2% | 40.0% |
| 27 | Boca Raton | 100,234 | $106,273 | $2,508 | 5.5% | 61.8% |
| 28 | Palm Coast | 98,258 | $77,350 | $1,782 | 4.5% | 29.7% |
| 29 | Sunrise | 97,918 | $77,652 | $2,140 | 5.4% | 33.6% |
| 30 | Deltona | 97,334 | $76,924 | $1,711 | 3.4% | 19.9% |
| 31 | Plantation | 96,293 | $92,541 | $2,240 | 4.0% | 45.9% |
| 32 | Fort Myers | 95,051 | $63,732 | $1,580 | 4.2% | 32.0% |
| 33 | Alafaya | 92,449 | $100,950 | $1,999 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| 34 | Deerfield Beach | 88,093 | $59,730 | $1,774 | 5.4% | 28.8% |
| 35 | Melbourne | 86,576 | $66,991 | $1,525 | 4.6% | 34.7% |
| 36 | Town 'n' Country | 85,928 | $73,538 | $1,734 | 4.9% | 31.5% |
| 37 | North Port | 84,605 | $84,049 | $1,894 | 4.9% | 29.9% |
| 38 | The Villages | 83,498 | $77,622 | $1,397 | 5.3% | 42.8% |
| 39 | Homestead | 82,807 | $65,423 | $1,674 | 4.0% | 24.9% |
| 40 | Largo | 82,617 | $62,096 | $1,618 | 4.8% | 27.4% |
| 41 | Miami Beach | 82,031 | $72,856 | $1,826 | 4.6% | 52.9% |
| 42 | Kissimmee | 81,479 | $53,758 | $1,647 | 7.5% | 26.6% |
| 43 | Boynton Beach | 81,435 | $70,074 | $2,041 | 5.4% | 32.1% |
| 44 | Pine Hills | 80,105 | $58,673 | $1,542 | 11.6% | 15.3% |
| 45 | Kendall | 79,562 | $87,325 | $1,905 | 3.3% | 47.9% |
| 46 | Doral | 79,216 | $94,164 | $2,669 | 3.3% | 59.2% |
| 47 | Daytona Beach | 78,992 | $52,058 | $1,328 | 4.7% | 27.8% |
| 48 | Wesley Chapel | 76,011 | $107,504 | $2,100 | 4.9% | 47.8% |
| 49 | Poinciana | 75,068 | $68,015 | $1,965 | 6.3% | 22.1% |
| 50 | Lauderhill | 74,896 | $51,165 | $1,684 | 8.5% | 18.6% |
| 51 | Tamarac | 73,019 | $61,718 | $1,895 | 5.2% | 29.4% |
| 52 | Weston | 68,837 | $139,825 | $2,851 | 3.9% | 67.6% |
| 53 | Delray Beach | 67,979 | $82,041 | $1,961 | 5.8% | 43.8% |
| 54 | Horizon West | 67,416 | $127,335 | $2,464 | 2.9% | 57.6% |
| 55 | Ocala | 66,584 | $56,376 | $1,359 | 5.9% | 31.2% |
| 56 | Port Charlotte | 66,133 | $63,844 | $1,553 | 6.8% | 20.8% |
| 57 | St. Cloud | 65,130 | $83,174 | $1,683 | 5.9% | 31.6% |
| 58 | Four Corners | 65,048 | $72,879 | $1,847 | 4.8% | 35.0% |
| 59 | Port Orange | 64,767 | $74,426 | $1,634 | 4.7% | 31.4% |
| 60 | Sanford | 63,730 | $66,891 | $1,609 | 4.0% | 29.5% |
| 61 | Wellington | 62,146 | $115,632 | $2,562 | 4.8% | 49.7% |
| 62 | Jupiter | 61,883 | $110,240 | $2,381 | 3.0% | 53.5% |
| 63 | Palm Harbor | 61,512 | $78,935 | $1,806 | 3.3% | 40.6% |
| 64 | Palm Beach Gardens | 60,959 | $106,947 | $2,417 | 3.9% | 57.4% |
| 65 | North Miami | 60,344 | $57,188 | $1,702 | 6.0% | 25.1% |
| 66 | Margate | 59,198 | $62,450 | $1,750 | 4.1% | 24.7% |
| 67 | The Hammocks | 58,838 | $85,628 | $2,187 | 2.7% | 37.9% |
| 68 | Coconut Creek | 58,330 | $75,014 | $2,102 | 5.0% | 38.9% |
| 69 | Apopka | 58,232 | $96,884 | $1,969 | 3.8% | 38.8% |
| 70 | Bradenton | 57,014 | $60,822 | $1,618 | 6.3% | 28.3% |
| 71 | Sarasota | 56,970 | $72,105 | $1,684 | 3.6% | 41.8% |
| 72 | Bonita Springs | 55,904 | $95,210 | $1,882 | 3.4% | 43.1% |
| 73 | Fountainebleau | 55,665 | $64,908 | $2,094 | 2.5% | 35.6% |
| 74 | Winter Haven | 55,200 | $59,648 | $1,246 | 5.1% | 22.0% |
| 75 | Pensacola | 54,036 | $74,212 | $1,322 | 6.3% | 43.0% |
| 76 | Pinellas Park | 53,560 | $63,432 | $1,631 | 4.7% | 25.5% |
| 77 | Kendale Lakes | 52,622 | $71,621 | $1,968 | 4.0% | 31.6% |
| 78 | Westchester | 52,032 | $72,262 | $1,819 | 4.5% | 30.2% |
| 79 | Country Club | 51,296 | $75,212 | $1,899 | 5.1% | 33.3% |
| 80 | Coral Gables | 49,802 | $134,216 | $2,373 | 3.6% | 73.6% |
| 81 | Tamiami | 49,752 | $78,353 | $1,939 | 3.4% | 35.7% |
| 82 | Titusville | 49,385 | $66,192 | $1,334 | 5.0% | 25.7% |
| 83 | Fort Pierce | 49,082 | $47,072 | $1,217 | 9.2% | 18.7% |
| 84 | Ocoee | 49,033 | $98,911 | $1,946 | 4.5% | 32.5% |
| 85 | University | 48,127 | $37,207 | $1,295 | 5.1% | 20.6% |
| 86 | Winter Garden | 47,872 | $106,495 | $1,963 | 6.6% | 46.1% |
| 87 | Clermont | 46,853 | $82,306 | $1,828 | 5.7% | 37.8% |
| 88 | Altamonte Springs | 46,116 | $64,070 | $1,740 | 5.1% | 38.5% |
| 89 | North Lauderdale | 45,234 | $63,326 | $2,081 | 6.2% | 21.8% |
| 90 | Cutler Bay | 45,070 | $89,244 | $1,978 | 4.8% | 34.0% |
| 91 | North Fort Myers | 44,993 | $56,261 | $1,255 | 4.6% | 21.6% |
| 92 | Oakland Park | 44,682 | $72,708 | $1,804 | 5.8% | 27.8% |
| 93 | Greenacres | 44,373 | $70,491 | $1,756 | 6.7% | 26.1% |
| 94 | Ormond Beach | 43,976 | $69,177 | $1,411 | 3.5% | 36.5% |
| 95 | Lakewood Ranch | 43,945 | $122,925 | $2,299 | 3.7% | 60.6% |
| 96 | North Miami Beach | 43,898 | $63,280 | $1,750 | 5.5% | 28.7% |
| 97 | Lake Worth Beach | 43,365 | $61,200 | $1,545 | 6.9% | 24.8% |
| 98 | Meadow Woods | 42,852 | $82,744 | $1,906 | 4.2% | 38.5% |
| 99 | Princeton | 42,625 | $83,426 | $1,647 | 5.1% | 27.9% |
| 100 | University | 41,902 | $59,852 | $1,445 | 8.4% | 34.0% |
| 101 | Hallandale Beach | 41,854 | $52,340 | $1,653 | 7.5% | 38.1% |
| 102 | DeLand | 41,611 | $71,863 | $1,355 | 3.5% | 33.7% |
| 103 | Plant City | 40,887 | $67,439 | $1,409 | 2.9% | 24.2% |
| 104 | The Acreage | 40,843 | $109,032 | $1,710 | 3.7% | 26.7% |
| 105 | Oviedo | 40,599 | $117,070 | $1,955 | 5.3% | 55.5% |
| 106 | Royal Palm Beach | 40,344 | $96,027 | $2,273 | 3.5% | 37.5% |
| 107 | Valrico | 40,239 | $104,839 | $1,937 | 3.4% | 38.2% |
| 108 | Aventura | 39,885 | $89,274 | $2,513 | 4.7% | 56.9% |
| 109 | Navarre | 39,838 | $105,265 | $1,966 | 3.9% | 36.1% |
| 110 | Winter Springs | 38,951 | $92,574 | $1,867 | 4.0% | 48.9% |
| 111 | Land O' Lakes | 38,910 | $98,568 | $2,045 | 5.5% | 37.8% |
| 112 | South Miami Heights | 38,766 | $65,417 | $1,605 | 5.8% | 19.6% |
| 113 | Riviera Beach | 38,657 | $68,060 | $1,702 | 8.6% | 28.9% |
| 114 | Estero | 37,858 | $104,102 | $1,920 | 3.0% | 50.9% |
| 115 | Parkland | 37,178 | $198,669 | $3,157 | 3.1% | 71.0% |
| 116 | Carrollwood | 36,725 | $81,959 | $1,715 | 4.5% | 44.0% |
| 117 | Lauderdale Lakes | 36,404 | $50,006 | $1,663 | 8.7% | 15.6% |
| 118 | Dunedin | 36,062 | $74,477 | $1,675 | 5.1% | 39.5% |
| 119 | Kendall West | 35,912 | $69,554 | $1,808 | 3.4% | 32.9% |
| 120 | Fruit Cove | 35,877 | $141,863 | $2,336 | 2.8% | 53.8% |
Florida is in the South region (South Atlantic division), with 22,416,076 residents, a median age of 42.6 and a median household income of $74,568. The unemployment rate was 4.4% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 103.4 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,568 | 34 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 37 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.9% | 28 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 103.4 | 41 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.1% | 27 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 21.9% | 4 of 51 | higher is better |
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Florida is in the South region (South Atlantic division) and has 22,416,076 residents (the 3rd largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 42.6. Its economy produced about $1,863,642 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 4th among states and DC, equal to $83,139 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 4.4% in 2026M09, which is 37th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 3.9% of employment, 28th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $47,880 a year ($23.02 an hour), 6% below the national median ($47,880 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Florida are Retail Salespersons (333,460 jobs, median $34,010); General and Operations Managers (236,290 jobs, median $101,580); Fast Food and Counter Workers (235,400 jobs, median $29,080); Registered Nurses (229,940 jobs, median $84,190); Customer Service Representatives (228,000 jobs, median $40,440). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Anesthesiologists (median $465,370); Surgeons, All Other (median $429,990); Physicians, All Other (median $262,180). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in legal (1.3 times the national share of workers) and sales and related (1.2 times the national share of workers).
Prices are above the national average in Florida: the regional price parity is 103.4 against 100 for the whole country (41st lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,669 a month and the median household income $74,568, so a year of rent equals 26.9% of income; the median home value is $359,000. The state minimum wage is $15.00 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: No state tax on wages. It is a right-to-work state, meaning workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
21.9% of residents were born abroad and 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 70.2% drive alone, 1.2% use public transit and 15.7% work from home; 18.1% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 383,696 | 20.6% |
| Government and government enterprises | 150,876 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 150,869 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 150,585 | 8.1% |
| Retail trade | 134,791 | 7.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 129,008 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 122,440 | 6.6% |
| Construction | 98,551 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 93,293 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 81,644 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 71,575 | 3.8% |
| Information | 69,730 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 66,891 | 3.6% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 41,942 | 2.3% |
| Utilities | 35,605 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 28,062 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 27,508 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 16,422 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 8,172 | 0.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 1,982 | 0.1% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 5,600 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 657,000 | +0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 427,100 | +0.5% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 1,972,200 | +0.4% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 147,400 | -1.9% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 674,800 | -2.1% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 1,628,300 | +1.6% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 1,635,800 | +2.7% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 1,314,100 | +1.2% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 380,100 | -0.6% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 1,155,300 | -0.6% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 9,997,700 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 1,259,970 | 126.9 | 1.11 | $45,400 | $32,570 | $70,600 | -4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 1,010,690 | 101.8 | 1.16 | $34,610 | $27,740 | $51,590 | -1% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 811,120 | 81.7 | 0.93 | $40,230 | $29,180 | $64,840 | -9% |
| Sales and Related | 1,055,160 | 106.3 | 1.23 | $37,310 | $28,600 | $92,830 | -3% |
| Management | 739,680 | 74.5 | 1.04 | $108,300 | $55,090 | $229,940 | -14% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 711,700 | 71.7 | 1.06 | $78,500 | $46,060 | $136,360 | -5% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 667,930 | 67.3 | 1.06 | $81,390 | $42,900 | $158,970 | -6% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 448,670 | 45.2 | 0.77 | $53,290 | $31,470 | $78,450 | -12% |
| Production | 303,270 | 30.5 | 0.55 | $43,770 | $30,490 | $69,570 | -7% |
| Healthcare Support | 342,870 | 34.5 | 0.68 | $37,790 | $31,560 | $54,330 | -1% |
| Construction and Extraction | 462,050 | 46.5 | 1.13 | $49,370 | $36,530 | $79,870 | -17% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 415,880 | 41.9 | 1.07 | $51,670 | $35,900 | $84,520 | -13% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 301,040 | 30.3 | 0.90 | $101,120 | $50,040 | $168,780 | -7% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 345,740 | 34.8 | 1.19 | $36,000 | $29,270 | $48,090 | -4% |
| Protective Service | 264,700 | 26.7 | 1.10 | $47,130 | $31,270 | $95,670 | -6% |
| Personal Care and Service | 209,960 | 21.1 | 1.01 | $33,540 | $27,860 | $59,020 | -8% |
| Community and Social Service | 133,530 | 13.4 | 0.78 | $51,260 | $36,740 | $80,960 | -12% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 127,160 | 12.8 | 0.76 | $88,900 | $50,180 | $157,430 | -11% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 139,860 | 14.1 | 1.07 | $55,140 | $31,980 | $107,140 | -12% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 55,480 | 5.6 | 0.59 | $75,330 | $42,370 | $138,080 | -9% |
| Legal | 109,140 | 11.0 | 1.31 | $81,850 | $47,090 | $212,650 | -20% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 14,250 | 1.4 | 0.51 | $33,760 | $27,650 | $50,570 | -8% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 21.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 11.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 10.9% |
| Construction | 8.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 8.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5.3% |
| Other services | 5.0% |
| Public administration | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.3% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.8% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologists | 2,530 | 1.02 | $465,370 | $215,320 | $514,580 | +19% |
| Surgeons, All Other | 2,260 | 1.41 | $429,990 | $138,220 | $502,710 | +4% |
| Radiologists | 1,680 | 0.98 | $417,690 | $192,020 | $665,450 | -1% |
| Psychiatrists | 1,930 | 1.08 | $316,200 | $71,680 | $568,460 | +12% |
| Physicians, All Other | 23,390 | 1.07 | $262,180 | $65,370 | $439,940 | -1% |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 7,760 | 1.17 | $225,020 | $121,240 | $356,680 | -3% |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 2,390 | 0.56 | $222,600 | $85,220 | $575,210 | -13% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 4,600 | 1.39 | $210,570 | $125,680 | $416,000 | -11% |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 2,060 | 0.98 | $204,990 | $182,950 | $672,830 | -39% |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | 1,380 | 0.90 | $186,040 | $171,860 | $220,410 | +21% |
| Dentists, General | 9,320 | 1.17 | $174,900 | $98,680 | $314,860 | +2% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 8,710 | 0.62 | $170,740 | $116,900 | $251,590 | -0% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 35,040 | 0.82 | $168,470 | $100,390 | $264,460 | -4% |
| Financial Managers | 48,910 | 0.91 | $153,280 | $79,450 | $303,790 | -8% |
| Optometrists | 2,350 | 0.86 | $151,670 | $62,490 | $196,210 | +11% |
| Air Traffic Controllers | 1,950 | 1.35 | $147,530 | $86,660 | $195,960 | -0% |
| Marketing Managers | 24,820 | 0.98 | $142,620 | $78,250 | $261,310 | -14% |
| Database Architects | 1,810 | 0.42 | $138,320 | $85,880 | $206,410 | -1% |
| Human Resources Managers | 11,570 | 0.82 | $137,790 | $79,420 | $232,760 | -8% |
| Pharmacists | 21,540 | 1.05 | $135,970 | $56,000 | $166,310 | -4% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 3,290 | 0.67 | $134,160 | $77,680 | $203,510 | -17% |
| Purchasing Managers | 3,960 | 0.74 | $133,410 | $76,460 | $211,410 | -10% |
| Lawyers | 55,210 | 1.15 | $133,180 | $75,530 | $301,050 | -17% |
| Computer Network Architects | 9,370 | 0.82 | $132,800 | $81,500 | $184,680 | -1% |
| Actuaries | 1,300 | 0.76 | $132,110 | $80,450 | $206,700 | +2% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | 4,810 | 3.24 | $55,680 | $36,960 | $77,120 | -3% |
| Helpers--Roofers | 1,240 | 3.21 | $38,350 | $27,040 | $49,440 | -13% |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 3,090 | 2.92 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators | 2,870 | 2.78 | $47,140 | $37,270 | $69,430 | +1% |
| Roofers | 23,550 | 2.72 | $47,590 | $33,240 | $63,810 | -14% |
| Travel Agents | 9,430 | 2.68 | $50,060 | $35,060 | $77,970 | -0% |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | 4,530 | 2.62 | $45,210 | $35,100 | $55,370 | -2% |
| Telemarketers | 9,760 | 2.62 | $35,570 | $27,040 | $41,910 | +0% |
| Medical Appliance Technicians | 1,800 | 2.49 | $46,110 | $34,620 | $63,040 | -4% |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | 4,430 | 2.43 | $30,890 | $27,040 | $44,220 | -17% |
| Airfield Operations Specialists | 2,320 | 2.39 | $57,650 | $37,490 | $77,290 | +1% |
| Ship Engineers | 1,260 | 2.34 | $130,480 | $77,970 | $149,920 | +19% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | 27,020 | 2.20 | $36,620 | $31,750 | $61,270 | -20% |
| Real Estate Sales Agents | 26,790 | 2.17 | $49,310 | $31,190 | $153,200 | -7% |
| Transportation Security Screeners | 6,920 | 2.16 | $63,130 | $42,910 | $71,570 | -5% |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | 5,040 | 2.14 | $76,040 | $36,240 | $136,120 | -18% |
| Commercial Pilots | 6,340 | 2.09 | $121,890 | $62,590 | $229,110 | -1% |
| Parking Attendants | 17,670 | 2.01 | $29,650 | $27,040 | $39,860 | -16% |
| Avionics Technicians | 2,400 | 2.00 | $83,800 | $53,180 | $134,060 | +2% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | 14,740 | 1.94 | $39,490 | $32,130 | $78,620 | -11% |
| Pipelayers | 4,050 | 1.92 | $47,260 | $37,620 | $58,450 | -4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 6,480 | 1.90 | $55,620 | $51,850 | $100,740 | -29% |
| Pest Control Workers | 12,400 | 1.89 | $44,320 | $34,960 | $61,890 | -2% |
| Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | 2,790 | 1.84 | $104,730 | $58,440 | $123,830 | -5% |
| Actors | 6,400 | 1.82 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 1,224 federal job postings open now in Florida (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 271 |
| Forest Service | 141 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 135 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 58 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 45 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 38 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 34 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 24 |
| Commander, Navy Installations Command | 22 |
| Air Force Materiel Command | 22 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 22 |
| Farm Service Agency | 21 |
| Air National Guard Units | 19 |
| Army National Guard Units | 15 |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | 13 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Medical Officer | 96 |
| Wildland Fire Management | 72 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 49 |
| Attorney | 44 |
| Nurse | 33 |
| Forestry Technician | 31 |
| Information Technology Management | 29 |
| Transportation Specialist | 28 |
| Aviation Safety | 24 |
| Human Resources Management | 22 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 22 |
| Criminal Investigation | 20 |
| General Engineering | 19 |
| Contracting | 18 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 18 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $75,278 (954 postings).
The median wage in Florida is $47,880 a year ($23.02 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-6%). The 10th percentile earns $30,010 and the 90th $114,550.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 1,259,970 | 126.9 | 1.11 | $45,400 | $32,570 | $70,600 | -4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 1,010,690 | 101.8 | 1.16 | $34,610 | $27,740 | $51,590 | -1% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 811,120 | 81.7 | 0.93 | $40,230 | $29,180 | $64,840 | -9% |
| Sales and Related | 1,055,160 | 106.3 | 1.23 | $37,310 | $28,600 | $92,830 | -3% |
| Management | 739,680 | 74.5 | 1.04 | $108,300 | $55,090 | $229,940 | -14% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 711,700 | 71.7 | 1.06 | $78,500 | $46,060 | $136,360 | -5% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 667,930 | 67.3 | 1.06 | $81,390 | $42,900 | $158,970 | -6% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 448,670 | 45.2 | 0.77 | $53,290 | $31,470 | $78,450 | -12% |
| Production | 303,270 | 30.5 | 0.55 | $43,770 | $30,490 | $69,570 | -7% |
| Healthcare Support | 342,870 | 34.5 | 0.68 | $37,790 | $31,560 | $54,330 | -1% |
| Construction and Extraction | 462,050 | 46.5 | 1.13 | $49,370 | $36,530 | $79,870 | -17% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 415,880 | 41.9 | 1.07 | $51,670 | $35,900 | $84,520 | -13% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 301,040 | 30.3 | 0.90 | $101,120 | $50,040 | $168,780 | -7% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 345,740 | 34.8 | 1.19 | $36,000 | $29,270 | $48,090 | -4% |
| Protective Service | 264,700 | 26.7 | 1.10 | $47,130 | $31,270 | $95,670 | -6% |
| Personal Care and Service | 209,960 | 21.1 | 1.01 | $33,540 | $27,860 | $59,020 | -8% |
| Community and Social Service | 133,530 | 13.4 | 0.78 | $51,260 | $36,740 | $80,960 | -12% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 127,160 | 12.8 | 0.76 | $88,900 | $50,180 | $157,430 | -11% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 139,860 | 14.1 | 1.07 | $55,140 | $31,980 | $107,140 | -12% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 55,480 | 5.6 | 0.59 | $75,330 | $42,370 | $138,080 | -9% |
| Legal | 109,140 | 11.0 | 1.31 | $81,850 | $47,090 | $212,650 | -20% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 14,250 | 1.4 | 0.51 | $33,760 | $27,650 | $50,570 | -8% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Florida ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $15.00 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | No state tax on wages |
| Right-to-work state | Yes |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 103.4 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,669 |
| Median home value | $359,000 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 67.6% |
| Poverty rate | 12.6% |
| Drive alone to work | 70.2% |
| Public transit to work | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 15.7% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 18.1% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
21.9% of residents of Florida were born abroad (4,904,637 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Cuba | 1,058,581 |
| Haiti | 361,463 |
| Colombia | 332,393 |
| Venezuela | 324,400 |
| Mexico | 263,729 |
| Jamaica | 238,723 |
| Brazil | 150,348 |
| Dominican Republic | 145,648 |
| Nicaragua | 114,887 |
| Honduras | 111,880 |
| Canada | 110,023 |
| Guatemala | 108,693 |
| India | 106,605 |
| Peru | 100,700 |
| Philippines | 89,431 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$15.00 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
No state tax on wages (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.4% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$74,568 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
1,224 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.