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Average salary by job family in Tampa
| Management | $138,310 |
|---|---|
| Computer and Mathematical | $108,860 |
| Legal | $106,150 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $103,180 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $93,810 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $88,380 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $84,190 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $68,120 |
| Protective Service | $58,280 |
| Community and Social Service | $58,120 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,340 |
| Construction and Extraction | $55,510 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $55,170 |
| Sales and Related | $52,310 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $49,770 |
| Production | $47,160 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,270 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,570 |
| Personal Care and Service | $40,080 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $37,910 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $37,580 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $35,940 |
Highest-paying jobs in Tampa
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$471,060
- Cardiologists$450,900
- Dermatologists$419,870
- Surgeons, All Other$411,080
- Radiologists$410,300
- Physicians, Pathologists$345,500
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$293,430
- Physicians, All Other$288,210
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$259,950
- Physicists$244,380
Most common jobs in Tampa and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 45,130 | $35,830 | $33,790 |
| Registered Nurses | 38,720 | $92,690 | $85,470 |
| General and Operations Managers | 35,700 | $130,340 | $103,670 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 34,150 | $44,410 | $42,660 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 33,910 | $31,210 | $29,260 |
| Cashiers | 25,820 | $31,580 | $30,290 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 25,280 | $44,090 | $37,070 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 23,830 | $37,540 | $35,420 |
| Office Clerks, General | 23,680 | $47,410 | $45,680 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 22,610 | $39,390 | $37,570 |
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Cost of living in Tampa
Prices in the Tampa area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 100.9 for 2024. The average local salary of $66,490 therefore buys what $65,903 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $360,738, 5.1 times the median household income of $71,254.
$360,738typical home value
$71,254median household income
100.9BEA price parity
3,240,469metro population
Take-home pay in Tampa
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,670 | $31,644 | $2,637 |
| Median wage | $48,940 | $41,503 | $3,459 |
| Average wage | $66,490 | $55,547 | $4,629 |
| 75th percentile wage | $77,860 | $63,605 | $5,300 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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Salaries for every job in Tampa
Management33 jobs
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$176K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$176K
- Marketing Managers$174K
- Financial Managers$171K
- Human Resources Managers$154K
- Sales Managers$152K
- Purchasing Managers$146K
- Natural Sciences Managers$144K
- Public Relations Managers$141K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$139K
- Training and Development Managers$136K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$134K
- General and Operations Managers$130K
- Industrial Production Managers$129K
- Construction Managers$128K
- Managers, All Other$125K
- Fundraising Managers$121K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$116K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$114K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$113K
- Administrative Services Managers$111K
- Emergency Management Directors$102K
- Facilities Managers$101K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$99K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$99K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$87K
- Social and Community Service Managers$87K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$82K
- Funeral Home Managers$81K
- Lodging Managers$78K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$76K
- Food Service Managers$76K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$62K
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Database Architects$140K
- Software Developers$134K
- Computer Network Architects$131K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$124K
- Information Security Analysts$122K
- Actuaries$121K
- Statisticians$118K
- Data Scientists$117K
- Database Administrators$116K
- Computer Systems Analysts$112K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$109K
- Computer Programmers$105K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$105K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$102K
- Operations Research Analysts$88K
- Web Developers$86K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$83K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$81K
- Computer User Support Specialists$67K
Legal8 jobs
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$185K
- Lawyers$149K
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$114K
- Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators$98K
- Legal Support Workers, All Other$73K
- Paralegals and Legal Assistants$63K
- Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$58K
- Judicial Law Clerks$57K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical58 jobs
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$471K
- Cardiologists$451K
- Dermatologists$420K
- Surgeons, All Other$411K
- Radiologists$410K
- Physicians, Pathologists$346K
- Physicians, All Other$288K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$260K
- Family Medicine Physicians$240K
- Dentists, General$231K
- Nurse Anesthetists$195K
- Medical Dosimetrists$176K
- Pediatricians, General$157K
- Podiatrists$156K
- Optometrists$147K
- Veterinarians$136K
- Physician Assistants$135K
- Pharmacists$130K
- Nurse Practitioners$127K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$110K
- Nurse Midwives$108K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$101K
- Physical Therapists$100K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$100K
- Radiation Therapists$98K
- Occupational Therapists$96K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$95K
- Registered Nurses$93K
- Dental Hygienists$92K
- Audiologists$89K
- Chiropractors$85K
- Respiratory Therapists$85K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$84K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$83K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$81K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$78K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$75K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$72K
- Exercise Physiologists$72K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Surgical Technologists$67K
- Therapists, All Other$66K
- Surgical Assistants$66K
- Recreational Therapists$65K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Athletic Trainers$64K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63K
- Paramedics$62K
- Medical Records Specialists$56K
- Opticians, Dispensing$56K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$48K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
- Psychiatric Technicians$44K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$42K
- Dietetic Technicians$38K
Architecture and Engineering30 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$126K
- Marine Engineers and Naval Architects$125K
- Aerospace Engineers$124K
- Chemical Engineers$116K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$115K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$112K
- Electrical Engineers$110K
- Materials Engineers$109K
- Mechanical Engineers$109K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$108K
- Civil Engineers$107K
- Industrial Engineers$102K
- Engineers, All Other$102K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$98K
- Landscape Architects$82K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$77K
- Surveyors$76K
- Mechanical Drafters$74K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$71K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$68K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$64K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Drafters, All Other$62K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$55K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$53K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$51K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$145K
- Financial Risk Specialists$109K
- Management Analysts$104K
- Project Management Specialists$103K
- Labor Relations Specialists$101K
- Budget Analysts$94K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$94K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$94K
- Credit Analysts$91K
- Accountants and Auditors$88K
- Insurance Underwriters$86K
- Cost Estimators$85K
- Logisticians$81K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$80K
- Loan Officers$80K
- Compliance Officers$80K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$78K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$77K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$76K
- Fundraisers$76K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$75K
- Human Resources Specialists$74K
- Financial Examiners$72K
- Training and Development Specialists$71K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$69K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$63K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$58K
- Tax Preparers$58K
- Credit Counselors$50K
Life, Physical, and Social Science31 jobs
- Physicists$244K
- Psychologists, All Other$126K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$120K
- Economists$112K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$110K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$101K
- Epidemiologists$98K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$93K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$90K
- School Psychologists$90K
- Microbiologists$87K
- Hydrologists$87K
- Urban and Regional Planners$86K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$86K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$85K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$84K
- Chemists$81K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$73K
- Conservation Scientists$73K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$70K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$68K
- Forensic Science Technicians$67K
- Hydrologic Technicians$64K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$62K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$62K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$57K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$56K
- Chemical Technicians$55K
- Food Science Technicians$54K
- Biological Technicians$52K
- Social Science Research Assistants$52K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media32 jobs
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$109K
- Art Directors$100K
- Technical Writers$93K
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$90K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$86K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$84K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$82K
- Producers and Directors$82K
- Fashion Designers$77K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$77K
- Editors$77K
- Writers and Authors$76K
- Public Relations Specialists$72K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$71K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$71K
- Designers, All Other$70K
- Interior Designers$66K
- Graphic Designers$66K
- Audio and Video Technicians$62K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$62K
- Broadcast Technicians$59K
- Interpreters and Translators$58K
- Coaches and Scouts$57K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$57K
- Lighting Technicians$56K
- Music Directors and Composers$56K
- Artists and Related Workers, All Other$56K
- Photographers$54K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$52K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$43K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42K
- Floral Designers$38K
Protective Service21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$117K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$89K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$84K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$79K
- Bailiffs$76K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$73K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$67K
- Transportation Security Screeners$62K
- Firefighters$61K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$53K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$49K
- Animal Control Workers$47K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$46K
- Security Guards$38K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$37K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35K
- School Bus Monitors$33K
- Fish and Game Wardens$33K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$76K
- Healthcare Social Workers$67K
- Health Education Specialists$66K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61K
- Clergy$59K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$55K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$54K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$53K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$52K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$49K
- Religious Workers, All Other$48K
- Community Health Workers$46K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$46K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$45K
- Counselors, All Other$45K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair37 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$90K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78K
- Avionics Technicians$77K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$74K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$67K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$65K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$63K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$63K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$61K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$60K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$60K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$59K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$59K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$59K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$58K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$58K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$56K
- Home Appliance Repairers$55K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$54K
- Riggers$54K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$53K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$52K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$50K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$49K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$48K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$48K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48K
- Bicycle Repairers$41K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$41K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$38K
Construction and Extraction36 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$79K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$70K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$60K
- Pile Driver Operators$59K
- Electricians$58K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$56K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$56K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$56K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$56K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$55K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$54K
- Carpenters$54K
- Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers$54K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$52K
- Glaziers$51K
- Sheet Metal Workers$50K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$50K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$50K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$49K
- Carpet Installers$49K
- Roofers$49K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$48K
- Tile and Stone Setters$48K
- Pipelayers$48K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48K
- Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters$46K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$45K
- Construction Laborers$45K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$43K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$43K
- Helpers--Carpenters$43K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$42K
- Helpers--Extraction Workers$42K
- Helpers--Electricians$41K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$40K
Educational Instruction and Library44 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$101K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$77K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$73K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$70K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$67K
- Curators$67K
- Instructional Coordinators$67K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$62K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$61K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$61K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$60K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$60K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$59K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Farm and Home Management Educators$58K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$57K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$52K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$49K
- Tutors$46K
- Library Technicians$43K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$39K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Engineers$149K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$108K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$88K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$86K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$74K
- Insurance Sales Agents$72K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$72K
- Advertising Sales Agents$68K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$62K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$52K
- Travel Agents$52K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$43K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Parts Salespersons$40K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$39K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Telemarketers$34K
- Cashiers$32K
Office and Administrative Support47 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68K
- Brokerage Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$58K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$56K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$56K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$55K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$53K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$53K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$51K
- New Accounts Clerks$51K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$50K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$50K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$50K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49K
- Procurement Clerks$49K
- Bill and Account Collectors$49K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49K
- Order Clerks$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$48K
- Office Clerks, General$47K
- Tellers$46K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$45K
- Customer Service Representatives$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$44K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$44K
- File Clerks$43K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$42K
- Word Processors and Typists$42K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$41K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$41K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$40K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$39K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$38K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35K
Production67 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$107K
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$71K
- Tool and Die Makers$63K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$62K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$61K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$60K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$59K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$58K
- Machinists$57K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$52K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$47K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$46K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$46K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$46K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$46K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$46K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$45K
- Furniture Finishers$45K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$45K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$45K
- Woodworkers, All Other$44K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$43K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$43K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Etchers and Engravers$43K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$42K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$42K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$42K
- Printing Press Operators$42K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$41K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$41K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$41K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$40K
- Upholsterers$40K
- Food Batchmakers$40K
- Helpers--Production Workers$40K
- Production Workers, All Other$39K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$38K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$38K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$37K
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders$36K
- Bakers$36K
- Sewing Machine Operators$36K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$35K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$33K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$32K
Transportation and Material Moving33 jobs
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$293K
- Commercial Pilots$146K
- Air Traffic Controllers$146K
- Transportation Inspectors$97K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$84K
- Crane and Tower Operators$76K
- Flight Attendants$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Traffic Technicians$62K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$58K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$54K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$51K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$50K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$49K
- Bus Drivers, School$46K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$46K
- Light Truck Drivers$44K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$42K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$41K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$40K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$40K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Driver/Sales Workers$37K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$32K
- Parking Attendants$32K
- Passenger Attendants$29K
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$71K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$70K
- Massage Therapists$54K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$49K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$49K
- Dental Assistants$48K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Phlebotomists$42K
- Medical Transcriptionists$41K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$41K
- Nursing Assistants$39K
- Physical Therapist Aides$38K
- Orderlies$36K
- Pharmacy Aides$35K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35K
Personal Care and Service24 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$74K
- Gambling Dealers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$56K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$55K
- Embalmers$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$51K
- Skincare Specialists$49K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47K
- Animal Trainers$46K
- Residential Advisors$44K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$42K
- Crematory Operators$42K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$41K
- Tour and Travel Guides$41K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$40K
- Recreation Workers$38K
- Animal Caretakers$37K
- Concierges$36K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$34K
- Childcare Workers$34K
- Funeral Attendants$34K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$31K
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$31K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47K
- Bartenders$45K
- Waiters and Waitresses$44K
- Cooks, All Other$40K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Food Preparation Workers$35K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Cooks, Short Order$35K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$33K
- Cooks, Fast Food$32K
- Dishwashers$32K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$58K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$50K
- Pest Control Workers$46K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$43K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$39K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$37K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
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Salary in Tampa: questions
What is a good salary in Tampa?
Half of all workers in the Tampa metro earn less than $48,940 and the average is $66,490. Earning more than $77,860 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Tampa to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $71,381, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Tampa?
Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($471,060), Cardiologists ($450,900), Dermatologists ($419,870).
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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL (45300), all occupations and 629 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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