Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Florida, from official statistics, with source and date 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.
Florida is in the South region (South Atlantic division), with 23,372,216 residents, a median age of 42.7 and a median household income of $77,735. 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 | $77,735 | 27 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 37 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 3.9% | 28 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 103.4 | 41 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.8% | 26 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 23.1% | 4 of 51 | higher is better |
See the 1,228 federal jobs open now →Country guide: United States250 largest cities
Neighbouring states in the South Atlantic division: Delaware · District of Columbia · Georgia · Maryland · North Carolina · South Carolina · Virginia · West Virginia.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ 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 | 21.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 11.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 11.2% |
| Construction | 8.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 8.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5.3% |
| Other services | 4.9% |
| Public administration | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.0% |
| 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 1,228 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 | 46 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 38 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 34 |
| Commander, Navy Installations Command | 24 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 24 |
| 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 | 50 |
| 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 (955 postings).
18 of the 250 largest US cities are in Florida.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 1,009,831 | $72,389 | $1,568 | 5.0% | 34.4% |
| Miami | 487,006 | $66,337 | $1,975 | 4.2% | 39.8% |
| Tampa | 414,575 | $84,114 | $1,898 | 4.8% | 48.4% |
| Orlando | 334,871 | $77,597 | $1,841 | 3.5% | 42.5% |
| St. Petersburg | 262,732 | $75,192 | $1,663 | 4.7% | 42.6% |
| Port St. Lucie | 232,491 | $80,648 | $1,937 | 6.0% | 28.1% |
| Hialeah | 226,165 | $55,594 | $1,689 | 4.1% | 22.1% |
| Cape Coral | 215,536 | $78,104 | $1,858 | 3.8% | 26.9% |
| Tallahassee | 201,875 | $57,409 | $1,293 | 6.4% | 51.3% |
| Fort Lauderdale | 185,604 | $83,130 | $1,854 | 5.3% | 40.8% |
| Pembroke Pines | 173,194 | $85,104 | $2,046 | 4.1% | 39.8% |
| Hollywood | 155,082 | $67,203 | $1,653 | 6.5% | 33.8% |
| Gainesville | 145,702 | $46,195 | $1,296 | 5.5% | 53.7% |
| Miramar | 138,600 | $89,125 | $2,117 | 4.5% | 37.4% |
| Coral Springs | 136,103 | $93,602 | $2,084 | 5.1% | 39.9% |
| Palm Bay | 130,132 | $72,614 | $1,601 | 6.1% | 24.0% |
| West Palm Beach | 122,290 | $73,446 | $1,772 | 5.1% | 39.2% |
| Lakeland | 119,961 | $64,185 | $1,395 | 4.5% | 29.4% |
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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 | $1,812 |
| Median home value | $396,900 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 68.0% |
| Poverty rate | 12.1% |
| Drive alone to work | 69.0% |
| Public transit to work | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 15.5% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 19.6% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
23.1% of residents of Florida were born abroad (5,391,970 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).
$77,735 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
1,228 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.