Salaries in Tallahassee, FL metro area
Typical pay for 380 jobs in the Tallahassee, FL metro area. The median for all workers is $46,520 a year ($22.37 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$46,520
Median hourly
$22.37
Workers
186,160
vs U.S. median
-9%
Highest paying jobs in Tallahassee, FL
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeons, All Other | $322,350 | 40 |
| Psychiatrist | $318,460 | 60 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200+ | 70 |
| Radiologist | $239,200+ | 40 |
| Physicians, All Other | $217,800 | 440 |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $177,150 | 60 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $173,370 | 60 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $171,360 | 160 |
| Dentists, General | $166,800 | 110 |
| Veterinarian | $140,830 | 170 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,790 | 170 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $131,640 | 740 |
| Pharmacist | $130,620 | 340 |
| Sales Engineer | $128,000 | 40 |
| Actuary | $125,670 | 40 |
Most common jobs in Tallahassee, FL
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Management Analyst | 6,160 | $58,860 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,600 | $27,600 |
| Retail Salesperson | 5,130 | $30,330 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,360 | $95,250 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,710 | $38,360 |
| Cashier | 3,520 | $29,180 |
| Registered Nurse | 3,400 | $79,430 |
| Customer Service Representative | 3,080 | $37,310 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,790 | $30,350 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,690 | $35,000 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,620 | $39,830 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 2,600 | $34,850 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,450 | $61,840 |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | 2,420 | $30,120 |
| Lawyer | 2,170 | $103,320 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Florida.
All 380 jobs by category
Management Occupations (27)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (28)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (17)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (15)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (17)Community and Social Service Occupations (14)Legal Occupations (7)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (21)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (15)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (35)Healthcare Support Occupations (12)Protective Service Occupations (12)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (13)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (7)Personal Care and Service Occupations (13)Sales and Related Occupations (16)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (37)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (1)Construction and Extraction Occupations (17)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (21)Production Occupations (18)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (17)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actuary | $125,670 | $60.42 | 40 |
| Computer Network Architect | $110,780 | $53.26 | 110 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $65,000 | $31.25 | 210 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $75,170 | $36.14 | 280 |
| Computer Programmer | $72,680 | $34.94 | 640 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $72,510 | $34.86 | 1,480 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $49,170 | $23.64 | 1,380 |
| Data Scientist | $94,620 | $45.49 | 160 |
| Database Administrator | $85,590 | $41.15 | 260 |
| Information Security Analyst | $75,090 | $36.10 | 230 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $74,020 | $35.59 | 880 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $46,570 | $22.39 | 400 |
| Software Developer | $121,800 | $58.56 | 1,320 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $90,040 | $43.29 | 170 |
| Statistician | $54,600 | $26.25 | 50 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $61,650 | $29.64 | 90 |
| Web Developer | $78,490 | $37.74 | 90 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $74,960 | $36.04 | 90 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $55,710 | $26.78 | 130 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $58,800 | $28.27 | 70 |
| Civil Engineer | $90,840 | $43.67 | 470 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $77,000 | $37.02 | 40 |
| Electrical Engineer | $111,210 | $53.47 | 80 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $49,130 | $23.62 | 40 |
| Engineers, All Other | $73,650 | $35.41 | 340 |
| Environmental Engineer | $121,390 | $58.36 | 50 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $63,760 | $30.65 | 30 |
| Industrial Engineer | $99,430 | $47.80 | 120 |
| Landscape Architect | $70,690 | $33.99 | 30 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $93,810 | $45.10 | 180 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $47,440 | $22.81 | 130 |
| Surveyor | $70,030 | $33.67 | 80 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $56,660 | $27.24 | n/a |
| Chemical Technician | $65,430 | $31.46 | 40 |
| Chemist | $53,000 | $25.48 | 60 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $72,560 | $34.88 | 60 |
| Conservation Scientist | $46,260 | $22.24 | 40 |
| Economist | $70,430 | $33.86 | 50 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $53,910 | $25.92 | 650 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $55,620 | $26.74 | 120 |
| Forester | $66,470 | $31.96 | 30 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $70,200 | $33.75 | 40 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $50,900 | $24.47 | 90 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $89,390 | $42.98 | n/a |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $75,180 | $36.15 | 70 |
| School Psychologist | $76,370 | $36.72 | 30 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $78,850 | $37.91 | 110 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $56,810 | $27.31 | 120 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $52,060 | $25.03 | 110 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $48,880 | $23.50 | 240 |
| Clergy | $47,580 | $22.87 | 60 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $48,590 | $23.36 | 80 |
| Community Health Worker | $42,250 | $20.31 | 40 |
| Counselors, All Other | $43,720 | $21.02 | 250 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $46,900 | $22.55 | 1,120 |
| Health Education Specialist | $46,810 | $22.50 | 100 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $60,390 | $29.03 | 180 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $53,400 | $25.67 | 130 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $48,670 | $23.40 | 140 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $43,160 | $20.75 | 160 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $42,530 | $20.45 | 620 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $54,080 | $26.00 | 140 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $58,240 | $28.00 | 470 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $177,150 | $85.17 | 60 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $173,370 | $83.35 | 60 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $51,980 | $24.99 | 160 |
| Lawyer | $103,320 | $49.67 | 2,170 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $56,580 | $27.20 | 60 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $56,660 | $27.24 | 780 |
| Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers | $50,540 | $24.30 | 120 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Director | $84,990 | $40.86 | 70 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $44,560 | $21.42 | 100 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $29,830 | — | 700 |
| Editor | $64,590 | $31.05 | 120 |
| Film and Video Editors | $48,270 | $23.21 | 40 |
| Graphic Designer | $61,010 | $29.33 | 280 |
| Interior Designer | $56,870 | $27.34 | 60 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $57,520 | $27.66 | 140 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $37,690 | $18.12 | 150 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $56,270 | $27.05 | 40 |
| Photographer | $34,010 | $16.35 | 100 |
| Producers and Directors | $65,930 | $31.70 | 110 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $59,590 | $28.65 | 760 |
| Technical Writer | $75,990 | $36.53 | 40 |
| Writers and Authors | $72,400 | $34.81 | 70 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $45,330 | $21.80 | 340 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $42,110 | $20.24 | 80 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $32,710 | $15.73 | 1,990 |
| Medical Assistant | $36,880 | $17.73 | 1,390 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $36,250 | $17.43 | 50 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $35,510 | $17.07 | 90 |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,180 | $16.43 | 1,520 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $66,320 | $31.88 | 50 |
| Phlebotomist | $35,620 | $17.13 | 160 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $32,050 | $15.41 | 30 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,110 | $31.31 | 110 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $36,030 | $17.32 | 190 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailiff | $59,320 | $28.52 | 80 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $48,170 | $23.16 | 1,180 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $33,110 | $15.92 | 130 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $58,410 | $28.08 | 490 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $55,370 | $26.62 | 380 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $92,860 | $44.64 | 310 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $43,890 | $21.10 | 60 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $67,200 | $32.31 | 850 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $56,510 | $27.17 | 120 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $48,650 | $23.39 | 70 |
| Security Guard | $33,930 | $16.31 | 830 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $63,130 | $30.35 | 50 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $30,270 | $14.55 | 820 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $53,060 | $25.51 | 220 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $34,710 | $16.69 | 370 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $34,610 | $16.64 | 1,520 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $31,300 | $15.05 | 140 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $36,750 | $17.67 | 1,130 |
| Dishwasher | $30,040 | $14.44 | 590 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,600 | $13.27 | 5,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $37,810 | $18.18 | 1,620 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $33,760 | $16.23 | 1,570 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $29,770 | $14.31 | 250 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $28,250 | $13.58 | 430 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $34,850 | $16.76 | 2,600 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $44,890 | $21.58 | 290 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $48,130 | $23.14 | 200 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $30,350 | $14.59 | 2,790 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $35,540 | $17.09 | 1,260 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $28,980 | $13.93 | 1,090 |
| Pest Control Worker | $39,350 | $18.92 | 170 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $37,670 | $18.11 | 80 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $27,270 | $13.11 | 340 |
| Animal Caretaker | $29,690 | $14.27 | 270 |
| Barber | $54,750 | $26.32 | 40 |
| Childcare Worker | $29,840 | $14.35 | 260 |
| Concierge | $36,460 | $17.53 | 40 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $28,180 | $13.55 | 400 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $46,830 | $22.51 | 80 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $45,080 | $21.67 | 80 |
| Funeral Attendant | $27,650 | $13.29 | 30 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $29,010 | $13.95 | 410 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $33,580 | $16.14 | 50 |
| Recreation Worker | $33,710 | $16.21 | 310 |
| Residential Advisor | $32,910 | $15.82 | 90 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $53,630 | $25.78 | 120 |
| Cashier | $29,180 | $14.03 | 3,520 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $35,610 | $17.12 | 430 |
| Demonstrators and Product Promoters | $28,370 | $13.64 | 40 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $72,650 | $34.93 | 180 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $45,720 | $21.98 | 1,370 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $44,550 | $21.42 | 960 |
| Parts Salesperson | $35,060 | $16.86 | 290 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $42,220 | $20.30 | 300 |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,330 | $14.58 | 5,130 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $36,600 | $17.60 | 70 |
| Sales Engineer | $128,000 | $61.54 | 40 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $61,880 | $29.75 | 1,640 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $60,370 | $29.03 | 1,030 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $93,830 | $45.11 | 170 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $57,900 | $27.84 | 390 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $28,490 | $13.70 | 90 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $52,760 | $25.37 | 60 |
| Carpenter | $46,870 | $22.53 | 470 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $44,770 | $21.52 | 200 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $60,380 | $29.03 | 220 |
| Construction Laborer | $38,720 | $18.61 | 1,390 |
| Electrician | $54,090 | $26.00 | 830 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $72,290 | $34.76 | 1,050 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $36,130 | $17.37 | 110 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $36,100 | $17.35 | 50 |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | $35,900 | $17.26 | 30 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $42,410 | $20.39 | 40 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $47,120 | $22.66 | 70 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $46,530 | $22.37 | 490 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $44,070 | $21.19 | 310 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $37,440 | $18.00 | 50 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $48,540 | $23.34 | 480 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $46,580 | $22.39 | 120 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $32,930 | $15.83 | 70 |
| Bus Drivers, School | $39,270 | $18.88 | 390 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $30,110 | $14.48 | 260 |
| Commercial Pilot | $94,410 | — | 40 |
| Crane and Tower Operators | $61,040 | $29.35 | 50 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $34,370 | $16.52 | 320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $58,150 | $27.96 | 360 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $46,470 | $22.34 | 1,260 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $48,420 | $23.28 | 470 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $35,610 | $17.12 | 1,640 |
| Light Truck Driver | $37,740 | $18.15 | 1,030 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $33,840 | $16.27 | 50 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $27,480 | $13.21 | 400 |
| Parking Attendant | $27,550 | $13.25 | 90 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $46,930 | $22.56 | 140 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $31,490 | $15.14 | 150 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $35,000 | $16.83 | 2,690 |