Florida Salary Percentile
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Florida has no state income tax, similar to Texas, and a diverse economy across tourism, healthcare, finance, and real estate. Salaries vary significantly between Miami, Tampa, Orlando, and smaller metros.
Enter your gross annual salary (pre-tax). Hourly workers: multiply hourly rate by 2,080.
Florida salary percentiles — May 2025
| Percentile | Florida | National |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29K | $31K |
| 25th | $35K | $38K |
| 50th (median)median | $48K | $51K |
| 75th | $76K | $81K |
| 90th | $121K | $129K |
State figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 state median. National figures from BLS national percentile data.
Key insight
Florida's no-income-tax advantage means a $48K salary takes home more than the equivalent salary in most other states. Miami wages run about 15-20% above the state median.
Florida salary — frequently asked questions
What is the median salary in Florida?
The median annual salary in Florida is approximately $48K based on May 2025 BLS data, slightly below the national median. Florida benefits from no state income tax, which partially offsets the lower gross wages compared to high-cost coastal states.
What is a good salary in Florida?
A salary of $70,000 or more puts you comfortably above the Florida median and in the top third of earners statewide. In Miami, where costs are higher, $85,000-$90,000 is the threshold for financial comfort. In smaller markets like Gainesville or Pensacola, $55,000 provides a reasonable standard of living.
How does Miami compare to the rest of Florida for salaries?
Miami's median wage runs 15-25% above the state median. Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach are similar. Orlando and Tampa are near the state median. Jacksonville and the Panhandle run slightly below the Florida median. The salary gap between Miami and smaller markets is significant but not as extreme as New York City vs. upstate.
Why are Florida salaries lower than the national median?
Florida's economy has a large hospitality, tourism, and retail sector that pulls the median down. Wages in these service industries are below the national median. Finance and tech workers in South Florida and Tampa earn well above the median, but lower-wage service jobs are more prevalent in Florida than in most other large states.
What is the average salary in Florida?
"Average" and "median" measure different things, but BLS reports the median: the midpoint where half of Florida workers earn more and half earn less. The Florida median is $48K, below the national median of $51K. Use the calculator above to see exactly where your salary ranks.
Salary percentiles by state
Alabama
$46K median
Alaska
$61K median
Arizona
$50K median
Arkansas
$44K median
California
$58K median
Colorado
$60K median
Connecticut
$60K median
Delaware
$52K median
Florida
$48K median
Georgia
$48K median
Hawaii
$56K median
Idaho
$48K median
Illinois
$52K median
Indiana
$48K median
Iowa
$49K median
Kansas
$48K median
Kentucky
$47K median
Louisiana
$46K median
Maine
$51K median
Maryland
$60K median
Massachusetts
$64K median
Michigan
$49K median
Minnesota
$57K median
Mississippi
$40K median
Missouri
$48K median
Montana
$49K median
Nebraska
$49K median
Nevada
$48K median
New Hampshire
$56K median
New Jersey
$59K median
New Mexico
$47K median
New York
$60K median
North Carolina
$48K median
North Dakota
$52K median
Ohio
$49K median
Oklahoma
$46K median
Oregon
$57K median
Pennsylvania
$50K median
Rhode Island
$57K median
South Carolina
$46K median
South Dakota
$47K median
Tennessee
$47K median
Texas
$49K median
Utah
$50K median
Vermont
$56K median
Virginia
$56K median
Washington
$63K median
Washington D.C.
$92K median
West Virginia
$45K median
Wisconsin
$50K median
Wyoming
$50K median