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Economists average salary by city in Florida
- Jacksonville$137,760
- Miami$129,000
- Tampa$111,930
- Orlando$106,870
- Tallahassee$78,740
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $137,760 | $136,990 | $103,450 | $105,425 | 99 |
| Miami | $129,000 | $118,030 | $79,080 | $99,438 | 114 |
| Tampa | $111,930 | $103,690 | $73,780 | $87,573 | 101 |
| Orlando | $106,870 | $102,430 | $72,880 | $84,013 | 101 |
| Tallahassee | $78,740 | $70,430 | $62,590 | $64,224 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Florida has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Economists salary in other states
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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. SOC code 19-3011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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