Jobs, pay and daily life in Tallahassee, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Tallahassee is a city in Florida with 201,875 residents. The median household earns $57,409 a year and the median rent is $1,293 a month, which is 27.0% of the median household income. It is part of the Tallahassee, FL metropolitan area, where BLS counts 186,160 jobs.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Analysts | 6,160 | 5.73 | $58,860 | $45,300 | $92,280 | -42% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,600 | 1.21 | $27,600 | $27,040 | $34,850 | -12% |
| Retail Salespersons | 5,130 | 1.10 | $30,330 | $27,040 | $42,320 | -14% |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,360 | 1.04 | $95,250 | $50,880 | $207,450 | -10% |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,710 | 1.26 | $38,360 | $30,080 | $63,320 | -15% |
| Cashiers | 3,520 | 0.95 | $29,180 | $27,040 | $35,140 | -11% |
| Registered Nurses | 3,400 | 0.84 | $79,430 | $62,210 | $98,050 | -19% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,080 | 0.99 | $37,310 | $28,930 | $56,980 | -17% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,790 | 1.06 | $30,350 | $28,110 | $37,640 | -18% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,690 | 0.79 | $35,000 | $29,630 | $45,520 | -6% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,620 | 1.28 | $39,830 | $32,220 | $57,200 | -16% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,600 | 0.96 | $34,850 | $27,040 | $58,240 | -1% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,450 | 1.41 | $61,840 | $42,240 | $110,810 | -26% |
| Lawyers | 2,170 | 2.40 | $103,320 | $75,420 | $204,480 | -35% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,990 | 0.39 | $32,710 | $29,480 | $42,400 | -9% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,980 | 1.08 | $43,280 | $30,980 | $61,900 | -13% |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 1,720 | 1.49 | $37,200 | $30,410 | $45,860 | -19% |
| Compliance Officers | 1,700 | 3.41 | $49,100 | $38,660 | $89,500 | -39% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,640 | 0.46 | $35,610 | $27,140 | $45,530 | -12% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 1,640 | 1.09 | $61,880 | $33,450 | $125,500 | -12% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 740 | 0.92 | $131,640 | $83,430 | $209,250 | -25% |
| Software Developers | 1,320 | 0.65 | $121,800 | $72,460 | $193,050 | -10% |
| Sales Managers | 620 | 0.82 | $117,350 | $65,530 | $242,720 | -21% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 960 | 1.34 | $104,000 | $65,980 | $190,420 | -16% |
| Lawyers | 2,170 | 2.40 | $103,320 | $75,420 | $204,480 | -35% |
| Construction Managers | 520 | 1.15 | $102,660 | $59,990 | $169,950 | -11% |
| Financial Managers | 1,370 | 1.36 | $98,510 | $60,400 | $203,710 | -41% |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,360 | 1.04 | $95,250 | $50,880 | $207,450 | -10% |
| Managers, All Other | 930 | 1.25 | $95,180 | $56,720 | $163,110 | -33% |
| Project Management Specialists | 1,280 | 1.00 | $82,740 | $57,250 | $135,700 | -19% |
| Registered Nurses | 3,400 | 0.84 | $79,430 | $62,210 | $98,050 | -19% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 1,480 | 2.38 | $72,510 | $50,400 | $121,760 | -31% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 1,050 | 1.08 | $72,290 | $46,760 | $99,620 | -10% |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 850 | 1.05 | $67,200 | $52,500 | $93,460 | -12% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 1,530 | 1.17 | $67,120 | $38,630 | $123,540 | -19% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 940 | 0.88 | $65,000 | $39,600 | $114,610 | -17% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 600 | 0.81 | $64,560 | $45,530 | $103,890 | -19% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | 1,640 | 1.09 | $61,880 | $33,450 | $125,500 | -12% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,450 | 1.41 | $61,840 | $42,240 | $110,810 | -26% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 1,030 | 0.69 | $60,370 | $36,640 | $122,870 | -16% |
These figures are for the whole Tallahassee, FL metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $46,520 (US $50,980); unemployment 4.5% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 28.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 13.3% |
| Public administration | 12.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 12.4% |
| Retail trade | 11.6% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 4.6% |
| Other services | 4.5% |
| Construction | 3.7% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 2.8% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.5% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.3% |
| Public transit | 2.1% |
| Walk | 3.5% |
| Work from home | 13.4% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 5.5% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,409 |
| Income per person | $36,567 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,293 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 27.0% |
| Median home value | $294,400 |
| Homeowners | 40.6% |
| Poverty rate | 23.6% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 93.9 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $46,520 |
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.
State tax: No state tax on wages.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 28.2 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 51.3% |
| Born abroad | 8.2% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 66.1% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.9 | 50 | 87 |
| Feb | 12.2 | 54 | 115 |
| Mar | 15.5 | 60 | 112 |
| Apr | 19.6 | 67 | 103 |
| May | 24.1 | 75 | 74 |
| Jun | 27.0 | 81 | 162 |
| Jul | 27.6 | 82 | 156 |
| Aug | 27.5 | 82 | 170 |
| Sep | 25.3 | 78 | 109 |
| Oct | 20.9 | 70 | 68 |
| Nov | 15.2 | 59 | 77 |
| Dec | 11.8 | 53 | 118 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | FL | 126 mi | 145,702 | $46,195 | $1,296 |
| Columbus | GA | 147 mi | 203,711 | $58,073 | $1,106 |
| Jacksonville | FL | 155 mi | 1,009,831 | $72,389 | $1,568 |
| Macon-Bibb County | GA | 166 mi | 156,578 | $51,234 | $1,066 |
| Montgomery | AL | 177 mi | 197,494 | $56,811 | $1,089 |
| Tampa | FL | 202 mi | 414,575 | $84,114 | $1,898 |
| St. Petersburg | FL | 210 mi | 262,732 | $75,192 | $1,663 |
| Savannah | GA | 210 mi | 147,898 | $57,137 | $1,382 |
| Lakeland | FL | 216 mi | 119,961 | $64,185 | $1,395 |
| Atlanta | GA | 229 mi | 520,066 | $88,165 | $1,765 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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201,875 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,293 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 27.0% of the median household income.
$57,409 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
4.5% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
Florida. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.