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Average salary by job family in Crestview
| Management | $121,560 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $111,400 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $109,690 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $107,710 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $97,820 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $93,880 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $92,380 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $64,180 |
| Community and Social Service | $57,550 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,000 |
| Construction and Extraction | $56,760 |
| Protective Service | $55,800 |
| Production | $51,930 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $50,280 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $48,010 |
| Sales and Related | $46,130 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,790 |
| Healthcare Support | $42,100 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $39,100 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $38,790 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,620 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $36,310 |
Highest-paying jobs in Crestview
- Family Medicine Physicians$327,490
- Physicians, All Other$310,860
- Nurse Anesthetists$224,600
- Chief Executives$220,210
- Dentists, General$178,700
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$172,850
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$165,700
- Financial Managers$159,860
- Marketing Managers$157,960
- Personal Financial Advisors$147,230
Most common jobs in Crestview and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 5,760 | $35,770 | $33,920 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 4,430 | $43,640 | $37,370 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,350 | $31,880 | $29,220 |
| Cashiers | 3,090 | $32,830 | $31,000 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,020 | $122,080 | $100,070 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,560 | $47,730 | $46,060 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 2,400 | $38,340 | $36,600 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,310 | $37,040 | $35,770 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 2,010 | $102,650 | $96,100 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,930 | $47,810 | $45,320 |
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Cost of living in Crestview
Prices in the Crestview area are 3% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 97.0 for 2024. The average local salary of $63,090 therefore buys what $65,020 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $441,042, 5.6 times the median household income of $79,150.
$441,042typical home value
$79,150median household income
97.0BEA price parity
294,127metro population
Take-home pay in Crestview
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,930 | $31,050 | $2,587 |
| Median wage | $47,510 | $40,354 | $3,363 |
| Average wage | $63,090 | $52,873 | $4,406 |
| 75th percentile wage | $75,380 | $61,860 | $5,155 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Crestview
Management25 jobs
- Chief Executives$220K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$173K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$166K
- Financial Managers$160K
- Marketing Managers$158K
- Sales Managers$147K
- Training and Development Managers$144K
- Human Resources Managers$143K
- Natural Sciences Managers$136K
- Purchasing Managers$134K
- General and Operations Managers$122K
- Industrial Production Managers$121K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$121K
- Construction Managers$110K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$108K
- Managers, All Other$108K
- Administrative Services Managers$104K
- Education Administrators, All Other$103K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$97K
- Facilities Managers$90K
- Social and Community Service Managers$78K
- Food Service Managers$77K
- Lodging Managers$74K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$73K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$57K
Legal3 jobs
Computer and Mathematical13 jobs
- Software Developers$131K
- Computer Network Architects$130K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$118K
- Information Security Analysts$116K
- Database Administrators$110K
- Operations Research Analysts$109K
- Computer Systems Analysts$104K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$104K
- Computer Programmers$104K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$102K
- Data Scientists$100K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$94K
- Computer User Support Specialists$67K
Architecture and Engineering15 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$133K
- Engineers, All Other$130K
- Aerospace Engineers$127K
- Electrical Engineers$126K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$118K
- Mechanical Engineers$112K
- Civil Engineers$110K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$102K
- Industrial Engineers$102K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$89K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$85K
- Surveyors$73K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$65K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$55K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical32 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$327K
- Physicians, All Other$311K
- Nurse Anesthetists$225K
- Dentists, General$179K
- Veterinarians$144K
- Physician Assistants$140K
- Nurse Practitioners$131K
- Pharmacists$129K
- Physical Therapists$98K
- Chiropractors$97K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$95K
- Occupational Therapists$92K
- Dental Hygienists$88K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$88K
- Registered Nurses$84K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$78K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$78K
- Respiratory Therapists$76K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$73K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62K
- Surgical Technologists$60K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58K
- Opticians, Dispensing$57K
- Paramedics$56K
- Medical Records Specialists$54K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$49K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$48K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$47K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$43K
- Psychiatric Technicians$42K
Business and Financial Operations21 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$147K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$110K
- Management Analysts$108K
- Project Management Specialists$104K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$103K
- Logisticians$98K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$97K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$90K
- Accountants and Auditors$87K
- Budget Analysts$87K
- Training and Development Specialists$83K
- Compliance Officers$81K
- Human Resources Specialists$81K
- Cost Estimators$77K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$77K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$76K
- Loan Officers$75K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$73K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$69K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$60K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$51K
Life, Physical, and Social Science8 jobs
- Chemists$124K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$119K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$114K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$96K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$95K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$93K
- Urban and Regional Planners$88K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$75K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media10 jobs
Community and Social Service9 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$70K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58K
- Clergy$55K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$54K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$53K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$51K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$43K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair24 jobs
- Avionics Technicians$85K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$76K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$75K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$74K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$61K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$60K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$60K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$59K
- Home Appliance Repairers$57K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$56K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$54K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$53K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$52K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$48K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37K
Construction and Extraction16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$70K
- Electricians$59K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58K
- Sheet Metal Workers$55K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$55K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$54K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$54K
- Carpenters$51K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$49K
- Tile and Stone Setters$49K
- Roofers$49K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$47K
- Construction Laborers$45K
- Helpers--Electricians$41K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$40K
Protective Service13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$91K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$81K
- Transportation Security Screeners$61K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$57K
- Firefighters$57K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$50K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$49K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$41K
- Security Guards$39K
- School Bus Monitors$37K
Production17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75K
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$71K
- Machinists$60K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$55K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Production Workers, All Other$48K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$47K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$44K
- Printing Press Operators$43K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43K
- Helpers--Production Workers$39K
- Sewing Machine Operators$38K
- Bakers$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35K
Educational Instruction and Library17 jobs
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$79K
- Instructional Coordinators$77K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$75K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$67K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$59K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$59K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$58K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$57K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$53K
- Library Technicians$41K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$38K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$32K
Office and Administrative Support32 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$65K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$60K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$59K
- Postal Service Clerks$59K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$56K
- Procurement Clerks$54K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$53K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$52K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$51K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$50K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$50K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$49K
- Order Clerks$49K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49K
- Data Entry Keyers$49K
- Bill and Account Collectors$48K
- Office Clerks, General$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Tellers$46K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$45K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$45K
- File Clerks$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$42K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$41K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$36K
Sales and Related16 jobs
- Sales Engineers$114K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$113K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$85K
- Real Estate Brokers$79K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$77K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$74K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$69K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$69K
- Insurance Sales Agents$69K
- Travel Agents$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$52K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$49K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$44K
- Parts Salespersons$42K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Cashiers$33K
Transportation and Material Moving18 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$141K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$57K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$46K
- Light Truck Drivers$44K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44K
- Bus Drivers, School$43K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37K
- Driver/Sales Workers$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35K
- Parking Attendants$33K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$30K
Healthcare Support9 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52K
- Pest Control Workers$49K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$44K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$40K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$49K
- Waiters and Waitresses$44K
- Bartenders$42K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Food Preparation Workers$36K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$35K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$33K
- Dishwashers$32K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$32K
- Cooks, Fast Food$32K
Personal Care and Service12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$51K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$50K
- Skincare Specialists$47K
- Concierges$39K
- Recreation Workers$39K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$37K
- Animal Caretakers$36K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35K
- Childcare Workers$34K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$33K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33K
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Salary in Crestview: questions
What is a good salary in Crestview?
Half of all workers in the Crestview metro earn less than $47,510 and the average is $63,090. Earning more than $75,380 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Crestview to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $67,699, because prices here are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.0).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Crestview?
Family Medicine Physicians ($327,490), Physicians, All Other ($310,860), Nurse Anesthetists ($224,600).
What is the average salary in Fort Walton Beach?
Fort Walton Beach is part of the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area, where the average salary is $63,090 a year and the median $47,510. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Fort Walton Beach, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Destin?
Destin is part of the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area, where the average salary is $63,090 a year and the median $47,510. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Destin, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
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. Area Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL (18880), all occupations and 330 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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