State profile · FL
Healthcare wages in Florida
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 55 healthcare occupations in Florida.
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- COW CREEK FIRE
- RAILROAD COMPLEX FIRE
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State tax (avg)
0.0%
No state income tax
Cost of living
103
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
67
Across 55 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$473,750
- Anesthesiologists$465,370
- Surgeons, All Other (legacy)$429,990
- Radiologists$417,690
- Cardiologists$414,910
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,800
- Dietetic Technicians$34,740
- Physical Therapist Aides$35,140
- Orderlies$35,420
- Nursing Assistants$37,510
Every healthcare occupation in Florida
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
55 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neurologists | physician | $322,750 | $322,750 | 74 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | physician | $399,440 | $399,440 | 74 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | physician | $473,750 | $473,750 | 74 |
| Anesthesiologists | physician | $465,370 | $465,370 | 71 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $316,200 | $316,200 | 70 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $77,140 | $77,140 | 69 |
| Surgeons, All Other (legacy) | physician | $429,990 | $429,990 | 69 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $72,530 | $72,530 | 69 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $46,830 | $46,830 | 69 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $262,180 | $262,180 | 68 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | support | $71,630 | $71,630 | 68 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $174,900 | $174,900 | 68 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $35,140 | $35,140 | 68 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $47,620 | $47,620 | 68 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | physician | $313,510 | $313,510 | 68 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $101,040 | $101,040 | 68 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $99,360 | $99,360 | 68 |
| Radiologists | physician | $417,690 | $417,690 | 68 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $81,160 | $81,160 | 68 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $99,990 | $99,990 | 68 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $60,100 | $60,100 | 68 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $131,660 | $131,660 | 68 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $43,570 | $43,570 | 67 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $227,700 | $227,700 | 67 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $129,620 | $129,620 | 67 |
| Nurse Midwives | nursing | $127,460 | $127,460 | 67 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $129,510 | $129,510 | 67 |
| Audiologists | allied | $93,480 | $93,480 | 67 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $61,770 | $61,770 | 67 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $135,970 | $135,970 | 67 |
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