What is the average salary in Panama City, FL?
$56,610a year
Average yearly pay across 302 jobs with official data in the Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $27.21
- Jobs with data
- 302
- Workers counted
- 84,900
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $258,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $207,500 |
| Dentist | $172,200 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $155,400 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $138,700 |
| Purchasing Manager | $135,300 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $134,300 |
| Pharmacist | $130,500 |
| Human Resources Manager | $127,600 |
| Lawyer | $126,700 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Retail Salesperson | $32,290 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $28,050 |
| Cashier | $29,080 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $34,990 |
| General and Operations Manager | $86,070 |
| Office Clerk | $42,840 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $36,130 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $34,070 |
| Registered Nurse | $75,310 |
| Maintenance and Repair Worker | $39,540 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$86,870
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$155,400
- Chief Executive$125,500
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$138,700
- Construction Manager$102,800
- Education Administrator$80,730
- Education Administrator$97,560
- Education and Childcare Administrator$47,180
- Facilities Manager$100,000
- Financial Manager$123,400
- Food Service Manager$67,490
- General and Operations Manager$86,070
- Human Resources Manager$127,600
- Industrial Production Manager$134,300
- Lodging Manager$62,680
- Manager$99,450
- Marketing Manager$125,000
- Medical and Health Services Manager$100,800
- Natural Sciences Manager$81,970
- Property$61,690
- Purchasing Manager$135,300
- Sales Manager$112,600
- Social and Community Service Manager$71,610
- Transportation$88,340
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$71,820
- Budget Analyst$83,780
- Business Operations Specialist$88,610
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$77,840
- Claims Adjuster$79,390
- Compliance Officer$64,860
- Cost Estimator$76,430
- Financial and Investment Analyst$79,860
- Financial Specialist$79,140
- Human Resources Specialist$62,700
- Loan Officer$74,220
- Logistician$88,610
- Management Analyst$88,630
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$65,000
- Meeting$55,080
- Personal Financial Advisor$94,370
- Project Management Specialist$92,360
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$64,200
- Tax Examiner and Collector$43,240
- Training and Development Specialist$70,620
Computer and mathematical
- Computer and Information Research Scientist$105,700
- Computer Network Architect$121,600
- Computer Network Support Specialist$78,300
- Computer Occupation$106,300
- Computer Programmer$65,530
- Computer Systems Analyst$84,580
- Computer User Support Specialist$56,990
- Data Scientist$87,750
- Information Security Analyst$116,900
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$92,990
- Operations Research Analyst$118,800
- Software Developer$121,200
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$89,060
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$91,100
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$63,120
- Civil Engineer$97,180
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$56,880
- Computer Hardware Engineer$121,200
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$91,170
- Electrical Engineer$112,700
- Electronics Engineer$118,500
- Engineer$115,200
- Engineering Technologist and Technician$88,710
- Industrial Engineer$100,400
- Mechanical Drafter$60,260
- Mechanical Engineer$102,600
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$45,150
- Surveyor$61,720
Life, physical, and social science
- Biological Scientist$93,040
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$48,010
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$65,450
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$91,560
- Social Scientist and Related Worker$81,330
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$54,750
Community and social service
- Child$48,940
- Educational$67,200
- Health Education Specialist$38,670
- Healthcare Social Worker$64,790
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$53,650
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$46,430
- Rehabilitation Counselor$38,250
- Social and Human Service Assistant$39,350
- Social Worker$54,080
- Substance Abuse$50,580
Legal
- Lawyer$126,700
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$51,340
Educational instruction and library
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$51,910
- Elementary School Teacher$58,640
- Instructional Coordinator$75,770
- Kindergarten Teacher$51,630
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$77,760
- Library Technician$35,520
- Middle School Teacher$51,860
- Preschool Teacher$34,000
- Secondary School Teacher$52,070
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$39,740
- Special Education Teacher$51,660
- Substitute Teacher$31,470
- Teacher and Instructor$59,120
- Teaching Assistant$32,680
- Tutor$35,510
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$32,260
- Floral Designer$36,580
- Graphic Designer$58,280
- Interior Designer$58,910
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$39,480
- News Analyst$41,470
- Photographer$46,410
- Producer and Director$65,940
- Public Relations Specialist$62,740
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$62,320
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$49,730
- Dental Hygienist$87,360
- Dentist$172,200
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$77,540
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$73,820
- Emergency Medical Technician$38,020
- Family Medicine Physician$98,320
- Health Technologist and Technician$39,460
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$56,120
- Medical Records Specialist$41,930
- Nurse Anesthetist$207,500
- Nurse Practitioner$119,600
- Occupational Therapist$97,290
- Optician$51,060
- Paramedic$58,610
- Pharmacist$130,500
- Pharmacy Technician$40,490
- Physical Therapist$92,690
- Physician$258,400
- Physician Assistant$124,200
- Psychiatric Technician$39,940
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$62,640
- Registered Nurse$75,310
- Respiratory Therapist$77,390
- Speech-Language Pathologist$103,600
- Surgical Technologist$58,570
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$38,720
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$46,420
- Healthcare Support Worker$36,530
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$32,670
- Medical Assistant$39,200
- Nursing Assistant$36,420
- Phlebotomist$39,980
- Physical Therapist Assistant$64,380
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$35,940
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$47,130
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$33,890
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$65,040
- Firefighter$46,580
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$53,830
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$77,330
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$97,180
- Lifeguard$35,800
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$58,750
- Private Detective and Investigator$48,630
- Security Guard$35,060
- Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$31,650
- Chef and Head Cook$47,540
- Cook$35,680
- Cook$35,720
- Cook$31,840
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$30,150
- Dishwasher$30,010
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$28,050
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$39,090
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$33,040
- Food Preparation Worker$34,770
- Host and Hostess$28,680
- Waiter and Waitress$34,990
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$44,590
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$48,250
- Janitor and Cleaner$34,070
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$35,600
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$29,620
- Pest Control Worker$39,730
- Pesticide Handler$42,890
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$28,260
- Animal Caretaker$30,130
- Childcare Worker$32,150
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$53,610
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$44,540
- Hairdresser$27,170
- Personal Care and Service Worker$36,420
- Recreation Worker$34,140
- Skincare Specialist$37,690
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$55,460
- Cashier$29,080
- Counter and Rental Clerk$36,550
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$72,190
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$45,700
- Insurance Sales Agent$60,310
- Parts Salesperson$35,720
- Real Estate Sales Agent$47,070
- Retail Salesperson$32,290
- Sale and Related Worker$36,660
- Sales Representative$83,170
- Sales Representative$62,460
- Sales Representatives of Service$48,860
- Security$56,660
- Travel Agent$44,950
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$46,840
- Billing and Posting Clerk$45,040
- Bookkeeping$46,240
- Courier and Messenger$33,700
- Court$45,360
- Customer Service Representative$36,900
- Data Entry Keyer$37,020
- Dispatcher$44,310
- Eligibility Interviewer$36,280
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$54,990
- File Clerk$37,790
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$60,320
- Hotel$33,470
- Information and Record Clerk$49,380
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$41,880
- Interviewer$34,150
- Library Assistant$31,750
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$45,110
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$38,030
- Meter Reader$38,280
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$39,070
- Office Clerk$42,840
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$49,970
- Postal Service Clerk$61,570
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$56,300
- Procurement Clerk$50,180
- Production$58,510
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$48,050
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$35,670
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk$38,500
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$43,750
- Shipping$38,520
- Teller$44,310
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Logging Equipment Operator$47,990
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$49,650
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$47,370
- Construction and Building Inspector$67,650
- Construction Laborer$43,250
- Electrician$52,900
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$72,740
- Glazier$47,190
- Helpers--Electrician$38,940
- Highway Maintenance Worker$37,180
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$48,620
- Painter$45,820
- Pipelayer$45,950
- Plumber$47,800
- Roofer$45,690
- Sheet Metal Worker$47,830
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$47,000
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$43,730
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$51,020
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$62,070
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$73,510
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$63,220
- Heating$51,600
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$61,320
- Installation$42,540
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$39,540
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$59,090
- Motorboat Mechanic and Service Technician$52,000
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$44,860
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$60,830
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$65,260
- Tire Repairer and Changer$30,800
Production
- Baker$34,160
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$40,970
- Coating$45,100
- Electrical$38,070
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,360
- Helpers--Production Worker$36,440
- Inspector$51,580
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$30,070
- Machinist$54,580
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$47,510
- Printing Press Operator$36,540
- Production Worker$43,570
- Sewing Machine Operator$29,590
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$29,640
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$46,540
- Welder$53,350
Transportation and material moving
- Bus Driver$33,850
- Captain$63,010
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$30,220
- Crane and Tower Operator$64,840
- Driver/Sales Worker$33,430
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,220
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$47,610
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,120
- Laborer and Freight$36,230
- Light Truck Driver$38,270
- Packer and Packager$27,040
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$47,690
- Sailor and Marine Oiler$38,470
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$33,700
- Stocker and Order Filler$36,130
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Panama City, FL?
About $56,610 a year ($27.21 an hour): the average of the 302 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Panama City, FL?
Physician ($258,400), Nurse Anesthetist ($207,500), Dentist ($172,200).
What are the most common jobs in Panama City, FL?
Retail Salesperson (3,490 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (3,030 jobs), Cashier (2,580 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.