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- Some Wall Street executives are interested in moving to Florida.
- In Florida, medical professions make the most money, but there are many lucrative jobs in the Sunshine State.
- Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we found the 30 jobs with the highest average salaries in Florida.
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If you are interested in moving to Florida, you may want to look at these six-figure jobs.
As some big names in tech have decided to move to Texas, some venture capitalists and the Trump family have moved to Florida. One reason Wall Street executives and major firms are looking at the Sunshine State is because of Florida’s low taxes and warmer weather. Goldman Sachs, for instance, is looking to move its asset management division from New York to South Florida.
Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment Statistics program, we found the 30 jobs with the highest average annual salaries in Florida as of May 2019, the most recently available data.
The top five highest-paying jobs in the state were medical professions, making it one of the most well-paying industries for Floridians.
The following are the 30 highest-paying jobs in the Sunshine State. We also included descriptions for each job as defined on The Occupational Information Network (O*NET).
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Number of people employed in Florida: 19,890
What they do, according to O*NET: Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.
29. Postsecondary nursing instructors and teachers make an average of $122,050 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 3,110
What they do, according to O*NET: Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students.
28. Marketing managers make an average of $124,600 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 12,090
What they do, according to O*NET: Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm’s profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm’s customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.
27. Sales managers make an average of $125,810 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 25,020
What they do, according to O*NET: Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
26. Computer and information research scientists make an average of $127,140 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 1,100
What they do, according to O*NET: Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, designers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.
25. Lawyers make an average of $130,010 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 47,900
What they do, according to O*NET: Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
24. Financial managers make an average of $131,000 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 32,860
What they do, according to O*NET: Plan, direct, or coordinate accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an establishment.
23. Architectural and engineering managers make an average of $135,990 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 7,520
What they do, according to O*NET: Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
22. Computer and information systems managers make an average of $138,400 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 20,090
What they do, according to O*NET: Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
21. Physicists make an average of $140,040 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 210
What they do, according to O*NET: Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.
20. Dentists (all other specialists) make an average of $141,230 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 250
What they do, according to O*NET: No definition available for the “all other” job title on O*NET.
19. Podiatrists make an average of $141,640 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 760
What they do, according to O*NET: Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.
18. Postsecondary law teachers make an average of $144,740 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 600
What they do, according to O*NET: Teach courses in law.
17. Petroleum engineers make an average of $149,750 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: Not available
What they do, according to O*NET: Devise methods to improve oil and gas extraction and production and determine the need for new or modified tool designs. Oversee drilling and offer technical advice.
16. Pediatricians (general) make an average of $156,900 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: Not available
What they do, according to O*NET: Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children.
15. Nurse anesthetists make an average of $160,030 a year.
Number of people employed in Florida: Not available
What they do, according to O*NET: Administer anesthesia, monitor patient’s vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
14. Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates make an average of $171,450 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 1,380
What they do, according to O*NET: Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines.
13. Dentists (general) make an average of $173,630 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 7,110
What they do, according to O*NET: Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. May treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. May fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.
12. Chief Executives make an average of $181,000 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 26,300
What they do, according to O*NET: Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
11. Surgeons make an average of $189,260 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 1,580
What they do, according to O*NET: Physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
10. Psychiatrists make an average of $203,830 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 1,240
What they do, according to O*NET: Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent disorders of the mind.
9. General internal medicine physicians make an average of $204,690 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 1,240
What they do, according to O*NET: Physicians who diagnose and provide non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults who have a wide range of problems associated with the internal organs.
8. Physicians (all other) and ophthalmologists (except pediatric) make an average of $212,780 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 27,380
What they do, according to O*NET: This job category includes allergists and immunologists, dermatologists, neurologists, pathologists, physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, radiologists, and urologists.
7. Family medicine physicians make an average of $217,870 a year.
Number of people employed in Florida: 11,830
What they do, according to O*NET: Physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries that commonly occur in the general population. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.
6. Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers make an average of $226,930 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 5,290
What they do, according to O*NET: Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.
5. Orthodontists make an average of $242,130 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 170
What they do, according to O*NET: Examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.
4. Obstetricians and gynecologists make an average of $249,380 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 1,090
What they do, according to O*NET: Physicians who provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women.
3. Prosthodontists make an average of $263,580 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: Not available
What they do, according to O*NET: Diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, design, and fit prostheses that maintain oral function, health, and appearance for patients with clinical conditions associated with teeth, oral and maxillofacial tissues, or the jaw.
2. Anesthesiologists make an average of $268,470 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 1,180
What they do, according to O*NET: Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery.
1. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons make an average of $282,650 a year.
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Number of people employed in Florida: 250
What they do, according to O*NET: Perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects.
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