Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022
In Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 441 detailed occupations covering about 236,120 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 17.8% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pediatricians, General | $197,020 | -0.8% | 40 |
| Chief Executives | $170,710 | +96.5% | 380 |
| Dentists, General | $153,490 | -7.7% | 160 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $138,360 | -16.3% | 100 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,840 | -19.9% | 400 |
| Marketing Managers | $129,450 | -27.9% | 290 |
| Optometrists | $127,700 | -3.2% | 40 |
| Pharmacists | $127,540 | -6.2% | 540 |
| Sales Managers | $124,700 | -7.7% | 570 |
| Financial Managers | $124,430 | +11.1% | 790 |
| Purchasing Managers | $120,000 | -12% | 70 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $118,480 | +1.3% | 310 |
| Managers, All Other | $109,130 | -18.3% | 380 |
| Veterinarians | $106,950 | -10.2% | 100 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $104,460 | -17.3% | 440 |
| Physician Assistants | $103,740 | -20.2% | 250 |
| Software Developers | $103,690 | -37.8% | 970 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $102,190 | -29.1% | 750 |
| Power Plant Operators | $101,510 | +4.6% | 110 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $101,380 | -8.4% | 750 |
| Human Resources Managers | $100,790 | -26.1% | 170 |
| Training and Development Managers | $99,910 | -20.1% | 30 |
| Electrical Engineers | $98,960 | -7.5% | 110 |
| Public Relations Managers | $98,400 | -27% | 60 |
| Civil Engineers | $98,320 | -41% | 320 |