Median DOL Salary
$82,355
Total DOL Filings
36,327
Companies Hiring
4,173
Cost of Living Index
102.8
National avg = 100Location vs National
Tampa, FL$82,355
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Tampa, FL is 35.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Tampa
Highest-Paying Occupations in Tampa
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $150,000 | N/A | 11 |
| Software Developers | $138,590 | +9.5% | 17 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $127,280 | -24.1% | 17 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $120,640 | -26.7% | 185 |
| Purchasing Managers | $120,000 | -4.5% | 9 |
| Financial Examiners | $118,500 | +56.5% | 5 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $116,710 | +54.9% | 11 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $110,199 | +9.5% | 10 |
| Economists | $110,000 | +23.3% | 5 |
| Financial Managers | $108,430 | -24.2% | 19 |
| Marketing Managers | $105,000 | -19.5% | 29 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $104,000 | +3.2% | 5 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,363 | +2.4% | 33 |
| Actuaries | $102,250 | -17% | 43 |
| Pharmacists | $101,130 | -25.3% | 34 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $101,000 | +25.6% | 16 |
| Sales Engineers | $100,822 | -12.2% | 33 |
| Dentists, General | $97,885 | -39.9% | 12 |
| Sales Managers | $95,617 | -24.4% | 22 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,446 | +61.7% | 13 |
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 Tampa, FL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Tampa, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $150,000 | $145,914 |
| Software Developers | $138,590 | $134,815 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $127,280 | $123,814 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $120,640 | $117,354 |
| Purchasing Managers | $120,000 | $116,732 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.