$80,551
Avg. Median Salary
-8% vs national
$166,470
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area has salary data for 54 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $80,551,
which is 8% below the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Computer and Information Systems Managers at $166,470 median annual salary,
while Fast Food and Counter Workers has the lowest median at $28,130.
The largest employer category is General and Operations Managers with 36,850 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| 1 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $166,470 | 5,860 |
| 2 | Dentists, General | $153,930 | 1,070 |
| 3 | Financial Managers | $147,920 | 7,980 |
| 4 | Marketing Managers | $139,230 | 3,090 |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $133,110 | 3,370 |
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | General and Operations Managers | 36,850 | $107,960 |
| 2 | Customer Service Representatives | 35,920 | $39,780 |
| 3 | Registered Nurses | 35,050 | $84,290 |
| 4 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 34,020 | $28,130 |
| 5 | Janitors and Cleaners | 18,820 | $31,760 |
All Occupations in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $166,470 | 5,860 |
| Dentists, General | $153,930 | 1,070 |
| Financial Managers | $147,920 | 7,980 |
| Marketing Managers | $139,230 | 3,090 |
| Pharmacists | $133,110 | 3,370 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $128,430 | 3,810 |
| Sales Managers | $127,610 | 5,530 |
| Computer and Information Analysts | $127,430 | 150 |
| Lawyers | $126,780 | 8,870 |
| Software Developers | $126,380 | 14,520 |
| Physician Assistants | $114,990 | 1,610 |
| Data Scientists | $112,310 | 1,640 |
| General and Operations Managers | $107,960 | 36,850 |
| Electrical Engineers | $104,440 | 1,100 |
| Information Security Analysts | $104,260 | 2,770 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $103,320 | N/A |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $102,120 | 7,350 |
| Civil Engineers | $102,010 | 3,190 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,740 | 2,460 |
| Industrial Engineers | $100,090 | 2,200 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $97,220 | 3,540 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $93,610 | 1,260 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $87,670 | 4,070 |
| Registered Nurses | $84,290 | 35,050 |
| Financial Analysts | $79,440 | 5,140 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $78,280 | 15,620 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $77,290 | 8,740 |
| Loan Officers | $71,780 | 4,000 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $62,420 | 5,250 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $61,030 | 8,390 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $60,900 | 10,940 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $60,790 | 7,320 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $60,050 | 5,830 |
| Graphic Designers | $59,820 | 2,170 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $59,460 | 14,210 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $58,600 | 2,970 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $57,150 | 7,400 |
| Electricians | $53,790 | 7,110 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $53,750 | 2,770 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $52,280 | 4,120 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $50,010 | 5,640 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $49,760 | 15,410 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $49,650 | 17,260 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $48,580 | 6,810 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $44,270 | 13,630 |
| Construction Laborers | $41,790 | 11,270 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $39,780 | 35,920 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $39,340 | 10,170 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,620 | 18,760 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $32,570 | 13,110 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $31,760 | 18,820 |
| Childcare Workers | $29,890 | 3,050 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $28,470 | 7,110 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,130 | 34,020 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), 2024 estimates. Employment figures represent estimated total employment in the metro area for each occupation.
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