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Average salary by job family in Tallahassee
| Management | $114,270 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $107,300 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $95,430 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $85,890 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $83,130 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $68,760 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $64,710 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $59,800 |
| Protective Service | $56,880 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $52,140 |
| Construction and Extraction | $51,310 |
| Community and Social Service | $50,680 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $49,750 |
| Production | $46,570 |
| Sales and Related | $45,930 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $43,740 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $40,980 |
| Healthcare Support | $39,090 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $37,710 |
| Personal Care and Service | $36,580 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $35,300 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $34,070 |
Highest-paying jobs in Tallahassee
- Surgeons, All Other$352,930
- Psychiatrists$304,490
- Physicians, All Other$252,910
- Family Medicine Physicians$198,070
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$185,390
- Dentists, General$182,540
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$159,750
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$151,450
- Personal Financial Advisors$144,900
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$144,270
Most common jobs in Tallahassee and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Analysts | 6,160 | $65,020 | $58,860 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,600 | $29,060 | $27,600 |
| Retail Salespersons | 5,130 | $33,130 | $30,330 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,360 | $116,940 | $95,250 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,710 | $42,890 | $38,360 |
| Cashiers | 3,520 | $30,610 | $29,180 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,400 | $80,570 | $79,430 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,080 | $40,390 | $37,310 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,790 | $32,500 | $30,350 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,690 | $36,980 | $35,000 |
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Cost of living in Tallahassee
Prices in the Tallahassee area are 6% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 93.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $59,560 therefore buys what $63,416 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $285,256, 4.5 times the median household income of $63,078.
$285,256typical home value
$63,078median household income
93.9BEA price parity
388,298metro population
Take-home pay in Tallahassee
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $34,840 | $30,174 | $2,514 |
| Median wage | $46,520 | $39,559 | $3,297 |
| Average wage | $59,560 | $50,037 | $4,170 |
| 75th percentile wage | $68,430 | $56,970 | $4,748 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Tallahassee
Management27 jobs
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$151K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$144K
- Sales Managers$136K
- Marketing Managers$130K
- Public Relations Managers$122K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$122K
- Financial Managers$121K
- Industrial Production Managers$119K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$118K
- General and Operations Managers$117K
- Construction Managers$115K
- Human Resources Managers$113K
- Emergency Management Directors$110K
- Purchasing Managers$107K
- Managers, All Other$104K
- Training and Development Managers$99K
- Administrative Services Managers$95K
- Natural Sciences Managers$94K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$94K
- Facilities Managers$93K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$90K
- Education Administrators, All Other$83K
- Social and Community Service Managers$77K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$71K
- Food Service Managers$70K
- Lodging Managers$69K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$56K
Legal7 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical33 jobs
- Surgeons, All Other$353K
- Psychiatrists$304K
- Physicians, All Other$253K
- Family Medicine Physicians$198K
- Dentists, General$183K
- Veterinarians$137K
- Physician Assistants$129K
- Pharmacists$127K
- Nurse Practitioners$120K
- Occupational Therapists$95K
- Physical Therapists$95K
- Chiropractors$95K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$91K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$90K
- Dental Hygienists$82K
- Registered Nurses$81K
- Respiratory Therapists$81K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$80K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$68K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Opticians, Dispensing$56K
- Paramedics$56K
- Surgical Technologists$50K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$49K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$49K
- Medical Records Specialists$49K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$44K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$43K
- Psychiatric Technicians$41K
- Pharmacy Technicians$41K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$40K
Architecture and Engineering15 jobs
- Environmental Engineers$113K
- Electrical Engineers$112K
- Industrial Engineers$108K
- Mechanical Engineers$98K
- Civil Engineers$98K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$84K
- Engineers, All Other$78K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Surveyors$76K
- Landscape Architects$72K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$58K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$56K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$51K
Computer and Mathematical17 jobs
- Software Developers$124K
- Actuaries$124K
- Computer Network Architects$115K
- Data Scientists$108K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$97K
- Information Security Analysts$88K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$88K
- Database Administrators$85K
- Computer Systems Analysts$80K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$76K
- Web Developers$76K
- Computer Programmers$75K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$73K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$69K
- Statisticians$60K
- Computer User Support Specialists$56K
- Operations Research Analysts$53K
Business and Financial Operations28 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$145K
- Credit Analysts$94K
- Project Management Specialists$92K
- Budget Analysts$88K
- Financial Risk Specialists$85K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$81K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$78K
- Labor Relations Specialists$78K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$74K
- Cost Estimators$73K
- Logisticians$72K
- Accountants and Auditors$71K
- Insurance Underwriters$70K
- Fundraisers$68K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$68K
- Human Resources Specialists$66K
- Training and Development Specialists$66K
- Loan Officers$65K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$65K
- Management Analysts$65K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$64K
- Financial Examiners$63K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$60K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$59K
- Compliance Officers$57K
- Tax Preparers$53K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$51K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$46K
Life, Physical, and Social Science17 jobs
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$106K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$84K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$80K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$80K
- School Psychologists$80K
- Economists$79K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$74K
- Foresters$69K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$64K
- Urban and Regional Planners$63K
- Chemical Technicians$62K
- Chemists$61K
- Forensic Science Technicians$59K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$58K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$58K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$58K
- Conservation Scientists$55K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media15 jobs
- Technical Writers$84K
- Art Directors$81K
- Producers and Directors$79K
- Writers and Authors$71K
- Editors$69K
- Public Relations Specialists$68K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$67K
- Graphic Designers$66K
- Interpreters and Translators$63K
- Interior Designers$59K
- Audio and Video Technicians$53K
- Film and Video Editors$52K
- Photographers$46K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$40K
- Coaches and Scouts$35K
Protective Service12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$98K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$71K
- Bailiffs$65K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$63K
- Transportation Security Screeners$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$60K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$54K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$52K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$48K
- Security Guards$35K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair21 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$70K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$69K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$59K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$57K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$57K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$57K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$55K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$54K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$53K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$53K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$50K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$49K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$46K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$46K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$44K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$36K
Construction and Extraction17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$73K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$65K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$54K
- Electricians$54K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$52K
- Sheet Metal Workers$48K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$48K
- Carpenters$47K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$47K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$44K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$43K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$42K
- Construction Laborers$41K
- Helpers--Electricians$39K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$38K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$36K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$64K
- Healthcare Social Workers$62K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61K
- Clergy$54K
- Health Education Specialists$54K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$54K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$52K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$52K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$51K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$48K
- Community Health Workers$47K
- Counselors, All Other$45K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$45K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$44K
Educational Instruction and Library21 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$64K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$62K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$62K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$59K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$56K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$56K
- Instructional Coordinators$56K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$54K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$50K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$45K
- Library Technicians$42K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$42K
- Tutors$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$35K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$33K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31K
Production18 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$64K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$56K
- Machinists$52K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Production Workers, All Other$47K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$40K
- Printing Press Operators$39K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37K
- Helpers--Production Workers$36K
- Bakers$35K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$30K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$28K
Sales and Related16 jobs
- Sales Engineers$135K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$106K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$78K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$75K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$74K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72K
- Advertising Sales Agents$61K
- Insurance Sales Agents$60K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$53K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$39K
- Parts Salespersons$38K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$35K
- Retail Salespersons$33K
- Cashiers$31K
Office and Administrative Support37 jobs
- Postal Service Clerks$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$60K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$53K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$53K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$51K
- Procurement Clerks$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$48K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$48K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$47K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$47K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$44K
- Bill and Account Collectors$44K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$44K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$43K
- Office Clerks, General$43K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$42K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$41K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$41K
- Customer Service Representatives$40K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$40K
- Tellers$40K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$38K
- File Clerks$38K
- Data Entry Keyers$37K
- Couriers and Messengers$35K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$35K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
Transportation and Material Moving17 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$115K
- Crane and Tower Operators$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$47K
- Bus Drivers, School$41K
- Light Truck Drivers$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$36K
- Driver/Sales Workers$35K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
- Parking Attendants$31K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$31K
Healthcare Support12 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$67K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$66K
- Medical Assistants$46K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$45K
- Dental Assistants$44K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$41K
- Phlebotomists$39K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$37K
- Medical Transcriptionists$37K
- Nursing Assistants$36K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34K
- Physical Therapist Aides$32K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Personal Care and Service13 jobs
- Barbers$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49K
- Concierges$41K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$40K
- Residential Advisors$40K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$37K
- Recreation Workers$35K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$34K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Funeral Attendants$32K
- Childcare Workers$32K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$30K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$52K
- Pest Control Workers$43K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$40K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43K
- Waiters and Waitresses$39K
- Bartenders$37K
- Cooks, Restaurant$35K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$35K
- Food Preparation Workers$33K
- Cooks, Short Order$31K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
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Salary in Tallahassee: questions
What is a good salary in Tallahassee?
Half of all workers in the Tallahassee metro earn less than $46,520 and the average is $59,560. Earning more than $68,430 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Tallahassee to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $66,449, because prices here are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Tallahassee?
Surgeons, All Other ($352,930), Psychiatrists ($304,490), Physicians, All Other ($252,910).
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 Tallahassee, FL (45220), all occupations and 378 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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