Median DOL Salary
$88,346
Total DOL Filings
1,431
Companies Hiring
416
Cost of Living Index
102.8
National avg = 100Location vs National
Lakeland, FL$88,346
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Lakeland, FL is 45% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Lakeland
Highest-Paying Occupations in Lakeland
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $150,000 | -7.9% | 5 |
| Optometrists | $125,000 | -3.5% | 7 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $100,000 | +5.2% | 15 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $95,355 | -42.1% | 26 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,500 | +37% | 8 |
| Industrial Engineers | $74,084 | -28.3% | 6 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,825 | -8.2% | 6 |
| Civil Engineers | $68,557 | -29.9% | 5 |
| Physical Therapists | $66,019 | -33.2% | 38 |
| Economists | $62,858 | -29.6% | 20 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $61,176 | -26.8% | 5 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $60,900 | -20.2% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $60,000 | -27.8% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $54,933 | -43.5% | 7 |
| Occupational Therapists | $54,267 | -45.2% | 21 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $48,755 | -37.9% | 5 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $43,836 | -52.7% | 6 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $19,552 | -44.4% | 17 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Florida
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Florida.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $220,500 | 7,580 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $220,350 | 6,640 |
| Physicists | $209,020 | 240 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $197,940 | 6,140 |
| Pediatricians, General | $195,100 | 940 |
| Acupuncturists | $183,530 | N/A |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,680 | 7,600 |
| Neurologists | $165,860 | N/A |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $164,620 | 32,340 |
| Dentists, General | $162,870 | 8,400 |
Salary Trend in Lakeland, FL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Lakeland, FL has a cost of living index of 102.8, which is 2.8% more expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $97,276 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $150,000 | $145,914 |
| Optometrists | $125,000 | $121,595 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $100,000 | $97,276 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $95,355 | $92,758 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,500 | $75,389 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Lakeland, FL stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Lakeland, FL
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.