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Average salary by job family in Tampa
| Management | $138,310 |
|---|---|
| Computer and Mathematical | $108,860 |
| Legal | $106,150 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $103,180 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $93,810 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $88,380 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $84,190 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $68,120 |
| Protective Service | $58,280 |
| Community and Social Service | $58,120 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,340 |
| Construction and Extraction | $55,510 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $55,170 |
| Sales and Related | $52,310 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $49,770 |
| Production | $47,160 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,270 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,570 |
| Personal Care and Service | $40,080 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $37,910 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $37,580 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $35,940 |
Highest-paying jobs in Tampa
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$471,060
- Cardiologists$450,900
- Dermatologists$419,870
- Surgeons, All Other$411,080
- Radiologists$410,300
- Physicians, Pathologists$345,500
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$293,430
- Physicians, All Other$288,210
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$259,950
- Physicists$244,380
Most common jobs in Tampa and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 45,130 | $35,830 | $33,790 |
| Registered Nurses | 38,720 | $92,690 | $85,470 |
| General and Operations Managers | 35,700 | $130,340 | $103,670 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 34,150 | $44,410 | $42,660 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 33,910 | $31,210 | $29,260 |
| Cashiers | 25,820 | $31,580 | $30,290 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 25,280 | $44,090 | $37,070 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 23,830 | $37,540 | $35,420 |
| Office Clerks, General | 23,680 | $47,410 | $45,680 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 22,610 | $39,390 | $37,570 |
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Cost of living in Tampa
Prices in the Tampa area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 100.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $66,490 therefore buys what $65,903 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $360,738, 5.1 times the median household income of $71,254.
$360,738typical home value
$71,254median household income
100.9BEA price parity
3,240,469metro population
Take-home pay in Tampa
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,670 | $31,644 | $2,637 |
| Median wage | $48,940 | $41,503 | $3,459 |
| Average wage | $66,490 | $55,547 | $4,629 |
| 75th percentile wage | $77,860 | $63,605 | $5,300 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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Salaries for every job in Tampa
Management33 jobs
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$176K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$176K
- Marketing Managers$174K
- Financial Managers$171K
- Human Resources Managers$154K
- Sales Managers$152K
- Purchasing Managers$146K
- Natural Sciences Managers$144K
- Public Relations Managers$141K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$139K
- Training and Development Managers$136K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$134K
- General and Operations Managers$130K
- Industrial Production Managers$129K
- Construction Managers$128K
- Managers, All Other$125K
- Fundraising Managers$121K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$116K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$114K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$113K
- Administrative Services Managers$111K
- Emergency Management Directors$102K
- Facilities Managers$101K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$99K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$99K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$87K
- Social and Community Service Managers$87K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$82K
- Funeral Home Managers$81K
- Lodging Managers$78K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$76K
- Food Service Managers$76K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$62K
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Database Architects$140K
- Software Developers$134K
- Computer Network Architects$131K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$124K
- Information Security Analysts$122K
- Actuaries$121K
- Statisticians$118K
- Data Scientists$117K
- Database Administrators$116K
- Computer Systems Analysts$112K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$109K
- Computer Programmers$105K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$105K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$102K
- Operations Research Analysts$88K
- Web Developers$86K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$83K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$81K
- Computer User Support Specialists$67K
Legal8 jobs
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$185K
- Lawyers$149K
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$114K
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$98K
- Legal Support Workers, All Other$73K
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$63K
- Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$58K
- Judicial Law Clerks$57K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical58 jobs
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$471K
- Cardiologists$451K
- Dermatologists$420K
- Surgeons, All Other$411K
- Radiologists$410K
- Physicians, Pathologists$346K
- Physicians, All Other$288K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$260K
- Family Medicine Physicians$240K
- Dentists, General$231K
- Nurse Anesthetists$195K
- Medical Dosimetrists$176K
- Pediatricians, General$157K
- Podiatrists$156K
- Optometrists$147K
- Veterinarians$136K
- Physician Assistants$135K
- Pharmacists$130K
- Nurse Practitioners$127K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$110K
- Nurse Midwives$108K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$101K
- Physical Therapists$100K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$100K
- Radiation Therapists$98K
- Occupational Therapists$96K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$95K
- Registered Nurses$93K
- Dental Hygienists$92K
- Audiologists$89K
- Chiropractors$85K
- Respiratory Therapists$85K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$84K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$83K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$81K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$78K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$75K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$72K
- Exercise Physiologists$72K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Surgical Technologists$67K
- Therapists, All Other$66K
- Surgical Assistants$66K
- Recreational Therapists$65K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Athletic Trainers$64K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63K
- Paramedics$62K
- Medical Records Specialists$56K
- Opticians, Dispensing$56K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$48K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
- Psychiatric Technicians$44K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$42K
- Dietetic Technicians$38K
Architecture and Engineering30 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$126K
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$125K
- Aerospace Engineers$124K
- Chemical Engineers$116K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$115K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$112K
- Electrical Engineers$110K
- Materials Engineers$109K
- Mechanical Engineers$109K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$108K
- Civil Engineers$107K
- Industrial Engineers$102K
- Engineers, All Other$102K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$98K
- Landscape Architects$82K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$77K
- Surveyors$76K
- Mechanical Drafters$74K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$71K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$68K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$64K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Drafters, All Other$62K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$55K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$53K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$51K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$145K
- Financial Risk Specialists$109K
- Management Analysts$104K
- Project Management Specialists$103K
- Labor Relations Specialists$101K
- Budget Analysts$94K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$94K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$94K
- Credit Analysts$91K
- Accountants and Auditors$88K
- Insurance Underwriters$86K
- Cost Estimators$85K
- Logisticians$81K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$80K
- Loan Officers$80K
- Compliance Officers$80K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$78K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$77K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$76K
- Fundraisers$76K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$75K
- Human Resources Specialists$74K
- Financial Examiners$72K
- Training and Development Specialists$71K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$69K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$63K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$58K
- Tax Preparers$58K
- Credit Counselors$50K
Life, Physical, and Social Science31 jobs
- Physicists$244K
- Psychologists, All Other$126K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$120K
- Economists$112K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$110K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$101K
- Epidemiologists$98K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$93K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$90K
- School Psychologists$90K
- Microbiologists$87K
- Hydrologists$87K
- Urban and Regional Planners$86K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$86K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$85K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$84K
- Chemists$81K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$73K
- Conservation Scientists$73K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$70K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$68K
- Forensic Science Technicians$67K
- Hydrologic Technicians$64K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$62K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$62K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$57K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$56K
- Chemical Technicians$55K
- Food Science Technicians$54K
- Biological Technicians$52K
- Social Science Research Assistants$52K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media32 jobs
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$109K
- Art Directors$100K
- Technical Writers$93K
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$90K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$86K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$84K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$82K
- Producers and Directors$82K
- Fashion Designers$77K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$77K
- Editors$77K
- Writers and Authors$76K
- Public Relations Specialists$72K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$71K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$71K
- Designers, All Other$70K
- Interior Designers$66K
- Graphic Designers$66K
- Audio and Video Technicians$62K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$62K
- Broadcast Technicians$59K
- Interpreters and Translators$58K
- Coaches and Scouts$57K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$57K
- Lighting Technicians$56K
- Music Directors and Composers$56K
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other$56K
- Photographers$54K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$52K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$43K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42K
- Floral Designers$38K
Protective Service21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$117K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$89K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$84K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$79K
- Bailiffs$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$73K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$67K
- Transportation Security Screeners$62K
- Firefighters$61K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$53K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$49K
- Animal Control Workers$47K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$46K
- Security Guards$38K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$37K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35K
- School Bus Monitors$33K
- Fish and Game Wardens$33K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$76K
- Healthcare Social Workers$67K
- Health Education Specialists$66K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61K
- Clergy$59K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$55K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$54K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$53K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$52K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$49K
- Religious Workers, All Other$48K
- Community Health Workers$46K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$46K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$45K
- Counselors, All Other$45K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair37 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$90K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78K
- Avionics Technicians$77K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$74K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$67K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$65K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$63K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$63K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$61K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$60K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$60K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$59K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$59K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$59K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$58K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$58K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$56K
- Home Appliance Repairers$55K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$54K
- Riggers$54K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$53K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$52K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$50K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$49K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$48K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$48K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48K
- Bicycle Repairers$41K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$38K
Construction and Extraction36 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$70K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$60K
- Pile Driver Operators$59K
- Electricians$58K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$56K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$56K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$56K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$55K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$54K
- Carpenters$54K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$54K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$52K
- Glaziers$51K
- Sheet Metal Workers$50K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$50K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$50K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$49K
- Carpet Installers$49K
- Roofers$49K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$48K
- Tile and Stone Setters$48K
- Pipelayers$48K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$46K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$45K
- Construction Laborers$45K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$43K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$43K
- Helpers--Carpenters$43K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$42K
- Helpers--Extraction Workers$42K
- Helpers--Electricians$41K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$40K
Educational Instruction and Library44 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$77K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$73K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$70K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$67K
- Curators$67K
- Instructional Coordinators$67K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$62K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$61K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$61K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$60K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Farm and Home Management Educators$58K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$57K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$52K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$49K
- Tutors$46K
- Library Technicians$43K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$39K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Engineers$149K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$108K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$88K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$86K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74K
- Insurance Sales Agents$72K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$72K
- Advertising Sales Agents$68K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$62K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$52K
- Travel Agents$52K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$43K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Parts Salespersons$40K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$39K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Telemarketers$34K
- Cashiers$32K
Office and Administrative Support47 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68K
- Brokerage Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$58K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$56K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$56K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$55K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$53K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$51K
- New Accounts Clerks$51K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$50K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$50K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$50K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49K
- Procurement Clerks$49K
- Bill and Account Collectors$49K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49K
- Order Clerks$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$48K
- Office Clerks, General$47K
- Tellers$46K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$45K
- Customer Service Representatives$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$44K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$44K
- File Clerks$43K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$42K
- Word Processors and Typists$42K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$41K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$41K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$40K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$39K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$38K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35K
Production67 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$107K
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$71K
- Tool and Die Makers$63K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$62K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$61K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$60K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$59K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$58K
- Machinists$57K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$52K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$47K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$46K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$46K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$46K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$46K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$46K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$45K
- Furniture Finishers$45K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$45K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$45K
- Woodworkers, All Other$44K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$43K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$43K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Etchers and Engravers$43K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$42K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$42K
- Printing Press Operators$42K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$41K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$41K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$41K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$40K
- Upholsterers$40K
- Food Batchmakers$40K
- Helpers--Production Workers$40K
- Production Workers, All Other$39K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$38K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$38K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$36K
- Bakers$36K
- Sewing Machine Operators$36K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$35K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$33K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$32K
Transportation and Material Moving33 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$293K
- Commercial Pilots$146K
- Air Traffic Controllers$146K
- Transportation Inspectors$97K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$84K
- Crane and Tower Operators$76K
- Flight Attendants$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Traffic Technicians$62K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$58K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$51K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$50K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$49K
- Bus Drivers, School$46K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$46K
- Light Truck Drivers$44K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$42K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$41K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$40K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$40K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Driver/Sales Workers$37K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$32K
- Parking Attendants$32K
- Passenger Attendants$29K
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$71K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$70K
- Massage Therapists$54K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$49K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$49K
- Dental Assistants$48K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Phlebotomists$42K
- Medical Transcriptionists$41K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$41K
- Nursing Assistants$39K
- Physical Therapist Aides$38K
- Orderlies$36K
- Pharmacy Aides$35K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35K
Personal Care and Service24 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$74K
- Gambling Dealers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$56K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$55K
- Embalmers$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$51K
- Skincare Specialists$49K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47K
- Animal Trainers$46K
- Residential Advisors$44K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$42K
- Crematory Operators$42K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$41K
- Tour and Travel Guides$41K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$40K
- Recreation Workers$38K
- Animal Caretakers$37K
- Concierges$36K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$34K
- Childcare Workers$34K
- Funeral Attendants$34K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$31K
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$31K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47K
- Bartenders$45K
- Waiters and Waitresses$44K
- Cooks, All Other$40K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Food Preparation Workers$35K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Cooks, Short Order$35K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$33K
- Cooks, Fast Food$32K
- Dishwashers$32K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$50K
- Pest Control Workers$46K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$43K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$37K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Jobs paid by the hour in Tampa
For 3 jobs in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actors | $38.21 | $23.22 | n/a |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $29.24 | $16.15 | 50 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $24.72 | $15.66 | 220 |
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Salary in Tampa: questions
What is a good salary in Tampa?
Half of all workers in the Tampa metro earn less than $48,940 and the average is $66,490. Earning more than $77,860 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Tampa to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $70,391, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Tampa?
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($471,060), Cardiologists ($450,900), Dermatologists ($419,870).
What is the average salary in St. Petersburg?
St. Petersburg is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area, where the average salary is $66,490 a year and the median $48,940. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for St. Petersburg, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in Clearwater?
Clearwater is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area, where the average salary is $66,490 a year and the median $48,940. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Clearwater, 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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (45300), all occupations and 629 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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