South Florida nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In South Florida nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 274 detailed occupations covering about 77,350 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 10.4% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)
"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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $203,880 | +23.8% | 70 |
| Dentists, General | $166,100 | -0.1% | 40 |
| Pharmacists | $135,490 | -0.4% | 120 |
| Software Developers | $127,040 | -23.8% | 170 |
| Financial Managers | $120,650 | +7.7% | 260 |
| Veterinarians | $120,240 | +1% | 40 |
| Legislators | $119,760 | +153.2% | 50 |
| Physician Assistants | $118,040 | -9.2% | 50 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $117,220 | -30.8% | 80 |
| Human Resources Managers | $115,750 | -15.1% | 50 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $109,770 | -13.1% | 140 |
| Electrical Engineers | $108,850 | +1.8% | 30 |
| Managers, All Other | $106,320 | -20.4% | 180 |
| Sales Managers | $104,180 | -22.9% | 190 |
| Information Security Analysts | $103,210 | -14.2% | 30 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $102,960 | -18.5% | 80 |
| Marketing Managers | $102,510 | -42.9% | 60 |
| Construction Managers | $101,680 | -3.1% | 230 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $101,610 | +8.9% | 40 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $100,490 | -9.2% | 180 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $99,040 | +15.9% | 120 |
| Physical Therapists | $98,630 | -1.1% | 80 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $95,130 | -4.1% | 70 |
| Civil Engineers | $94,670 | -43.2% | 80 |
| Lawyers | $94,120 | -35.4% | 280 |