Median DOL Salary
$79,421
Total DOL Filings
583
Companies Hiring
225
Cost of Living Index
102.8
National avg = 100Location vs National
Pensacola, FL$79,421
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Pensacola, FL is 30.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Pensacola
Highest-Paying Occupations in Pensacola
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $129,375 | -4.5% | 7 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,500 | -1.1% | 10 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,316 | -13.3% | 5 |
| Physical Therapists | $63,419 | -35.9% | 17 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $62,000 | -36.2% | 8 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $60,696 | -6.4% | 11 |
| Civil Engineers | $59,950 | -38.7% | 10 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $59,279 | -22.3% | 6 |
| General and Operations Managers | $57,138 | -43.3% | 5 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $53,000 | -14.5% | 5 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $41,442 | -46.5% | 6 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $22,880 | -35% | 7 |
| Dishwashers | $19,427 | -34.4% | 5 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $19,261 | -34.9% | 6 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $19,074 | -34.5% | 6 |
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 Pensacola, FL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Pensacola, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $129,375 | $125,851 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,500 | $77,335 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,316 | $63,537 |
| Physical Therapists | $63,419 | $61,692 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $62,000 | $60,311 |
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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.