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Average salary by job family in Lakeland
| Management | $123,510 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $101,430 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $93,170 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $90,640 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $87,010 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $79,530 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $73,760 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $59,970 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $56,850 |
| Community and Social Service | $54,620 |
| Construction and Extraction | $52,520 |
| Protective Service | $51,820 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $50,620 |
| Sales and Related | $47,310 |
| Production | $47,180 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,850 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $46,700 |
| Healthcare Support | $39,470 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,180 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $36,800 |
| Personal Care and Service | $35,840 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $35,090 |
Highest-paying jobs in Lakeland
- Anesthesiologists$396,310
- Physicians, All Other$285,480
- Family Medicine Physicians$261,650
- Chief Executives$226,440
- Dentists, General$197,590
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$163,800
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$160,690
- Financial Managers$160,400
- Human Resources Managers$152,380
- Optometrists$151,280
Most common jobs in Lakeland and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 9,400 | $42,060 | $39,690 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 8,440 | $40,930 | $42,800 |
| Retail Salespersons | 8,220 | $34,650 | $31,820 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 7,820 | $58,030 | $57,090 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 7,380 | $29,540 | $28,050 |
| Registered Nurses | 6,140 | $83,680 | $84,030 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 6,000 | $42,680 | $38,750 |
| Cashiers | 5,540 | $30,610 | $29,900 |
| General and Operations Managers | 5,150 | $116,490 | $96,220 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,430 | $45,190 | $43,300 |
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Cost of living in Lakeland
Prices in the Lakeland area are 3% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 97.1 for 2024. The average local salary of $57,070 therefore buys what $58,750 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $298,816, 4.7 times the median household income of $63,644.
$298,816typical home value
$63,644median household income
97.1BEA price parity
760,961metro population
Take-home pay in Lakeland
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,430 | $30,648 | $2,554 |
| Median wage | $46,140 | $39,253 | $3,271 |
| Average wage | $57,070 | $48,036 | $4,003 |
| 75th percentile wage | $62,610 | $52,487 | $4,374 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Lakeland
Management28 jobs
- Chief Executives$226K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$164K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$161K
- Financial Managers$160K
- Human Resources Managers$152K
- Marketing Managers$151K
- Sales Managers$139K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$136K
- Purchasing Managers$132K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$130K
- Public Relations Managers$129K
- Natural Sciences Managers$129K
- Industrial Production Managers$128K
- Training and Development Managers$126K
- Construction Managers$118K
- Managers, All Other$117K
- General and Operations Managers$116K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$109K
- Administrative Services Managers$107K
- Facilities Managers$100K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$95K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$93K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$87K
- Social and Community Service Managers$79K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$76K
- Lodging Managers$72K
- Food Service Managers$62K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$59K
Legal4 jobs
Computer and Mathematical14 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$138K
- Software Developers$120K
- Information Security Analysts$112K
- Data Scientists$112K
- Database Administrators$101K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$98K
- Computer Systems Analysts$94K
- Computer Programmers$89K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$87K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$81K
- Operations Research Analysts$80K
- Web Developers$76K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$65K
- Computer User Support Specialists$58K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical40 jobs
- Anesthesiologists$396K
- Physicians, All Other$285K
- Family Medicine Physicians$262K
- Dentists, General$198K
- Optometrists$151K
- Pediatricians, General$149K
- Veterinarians$143K
- Pharmacists$136K
- Nurse Practitioners$122K
- Physician Assistants$120K
- Chiropractors$102K
- Radiation Therapists$99K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$96K
- Physical Therapists$95K
- Audiologists$92K
- Occupational Therapists$90K
- Dental Hygienists$89K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$86K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$85K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$85K
- Respiratory Therapists$84K
- Registered Nurses$84K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$83K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$70K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59K
- Surgical Technologists$59K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58K
- Paramedics$57K
- Athletic Trainers$57K
- Opticians, Dispensing$54K
- Medical Records Specialists$52K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$52K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$46K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$44K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$43K
- Psychiatric Technicians$43K
- Pharmacy Technicians$42K
- Dietetic Technicians$33K
Architecture and Engineering14 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$109K
- Electrical Engineers$106K
- Industrial Engineers$98K
- Civil Engineers$96K
- Mechanical Engineers$96K
- Engineers, All Other$92K
- Surveyors$78K
- Landscape Architects$77K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$74K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Mechanical Drafters$68K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$63K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$53K
Business and Financial Operations28 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$121K
- Project Management Specialists$98K
- Financial Risk Specialists$94K
- Management Analysts$91K
- Credit Analysts$90K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$89K
- Loan Officers$84K
- Accountants and Auditors$84K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$81K
- Cost Estimators$77K
- Labor Relations Specialists$77K
- Logisticians$76K
- Budget Analysts$76K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$73K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$73K
- Compliance Officers$72K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$72K
- Human Resources Specialists$71K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$70K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$67K
- Financial Examiners$67K
- Training and Development Specialists$65K
- Fundraisers$64K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$59K
- Tax Preparers$55K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$54K
- Credit Counselors$46K
Life, Physical, and Social Science15 jobs
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$106K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$104K
- Chemists$93K
- Urban and Regional Planners$87K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$80K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$70K
- School Psychologists$66K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$59K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$58K
- Chemical Technicians$58K
- Forensic Science Technicians$58K
- Food Science Technicians$57K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$53K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$52K
- Biological Technicians$42K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media11 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair29 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$96K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$89K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79K
- Avionics Technicians$76K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$67K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$64K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$63K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$62K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$61K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$59K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$58K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$56K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$55K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$54K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$53K
- Home Appliance Repairers$52K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$51K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$50K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$48K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$46K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$44K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$36K
Community and Social Service12 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$70K
- Health Education Specialists$64K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$57K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$57K
- Social Workers, All Other$56K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54K
- Clergy$52K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$52K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$51K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$44K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$43K
Construction and Extraction28 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$64K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$56K
- Electricians$56K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$54K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$53K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$52K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$51K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$51K
- Roofers$49K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$49K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$49K
- Glaziers$49K
- Sheet Metal Workers$48K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$48K
- Carpenters$47K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$47K
- Pipelayers$46K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$46K
- Tile and Stone Setters$45K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$45K
- Fence Erectors$44K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$43K
- Construction Laborers$42K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$39K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$38K
- Helpers--Electricians$38K
- Helpers--Roofers$37K
Protective Service11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$102K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$95K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$68K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$54K
- Firefighters$54K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$53K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$51K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$38K
- Security Guards$36K
- School Bus Monitors$36K
Educational Instruction and Library26 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Instructional Coordinators$65K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$56K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$55K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$54K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$53K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$50K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$48K
- Tutors$40K
- Library Technicians$39K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34K
Sales and Related17 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$108K
- Insurance Sales Agents$92K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$82K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$76K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- Real Estate Brokers$70K
- Advertising Sales Agents$60K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$59K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$57K
- Travel Agents$54K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$47K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$42K
- Parts Salespersons$41K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$31K
Production38 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$108K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$55K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$54K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52K
- Machinists$51K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$51K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Printing Press Operators$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$45K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$44K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$44K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$43K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$43K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Food Batchmakers$42K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$40K
- Production Workers, All Other$40K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39K
- Helpers--Production Workers$38K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$38K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$37K
- Sewing Machine Operators$37K
- Bakers$36K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32K
Transportation and Material Moving22 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$133K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Crane and Tower Operators$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58K
- Light Truck Drivers$52K
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$51K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49K
- Traffic Technicians$47K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$46K
- Bus Drivers, School$46K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$44K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$40K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$38K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$38K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$36K
- Driver/Sales Workers$36K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
- Parking Attendants$33K
Office and Administrative Support40 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68K
- Brokerage Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$59K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$55K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$55K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$52K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$49K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49K
- Procurement Clerks$47K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$47K
- Order Clerks$46K
- Office Clerks, General$45K
- Bill and Account Collectors$45K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$45K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$44K
- Tellers$44K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$44K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$43K
- File Clerks$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$40K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$39K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$38K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$37K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$36K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$36K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
Healthcare Support12 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$68K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$68K
- Massage Therapists$58K
- Dental Assistants$49K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$44K
- Medical Transcriptionists$43K
- Medical Assistants$42K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$41K
- Phlebotomists$41K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37K
- Nursing Assistants$37K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$45K
- Pest Control Workers$45K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$43K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
Personal Care and Service16 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51K
- Skincare Specialists$46K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$43K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$39K
- Tour and Travel Guides$39K
- Animal Trainers$38K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Concierges$35K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$34K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$34K
- Childcare Workers$32K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$30K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43K
- Waiters and Waitresses$40K
- Bartenders$39K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Cooks, Short Order$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$34K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
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Salary in Lakeland: questions
What is a good salary in Lakeland?
Half of all workers in the Lakeland metro earn less than $46,140 and the average is $57,070. Earning more than $62,610 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Lakeland to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $68,728, because prices here are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.1).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Lakeland?
Anesthesiologists ($396,310), Physicians, All Other ($285,480), Family Medicine Physicians ($261,650).
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 Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL (29460), all occupations and 429 individual jobs.
- 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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