How much does a life make in Florida?
$63,180a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in Florida. That is $30.38 an hour or $5,265 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.38
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $63,180Highest 10%: $104,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $42,830 | $20.59 | |
| Median | $63,180 | $30.38 | |
| 75th | $83,990 | $40.38 | |
| 90th | $104,700 | $50.33 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Palm Bay, FL | $80,470 |
| Miami, FL | $71,540 |
| Tampa, FL | $69,440 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $63,180 |
| North Port, FL | $56,910 |
| Pensacola, FL | $56,530 |
| Lakeland, FL | $56,180 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $50,900 |
| Orlando, FL | $48,480 |
| Gainesville, FL | $40,000 |
| Wildwood, FL | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 18. New York | $63,810 |
| 19. Colorado | $63,760 |
| 20. Vermont | $63,460 |
| 21. Florida | $63,180 |
| 22. Tennessee | $62,050 |
| 23. Oregon | $60,810 |
| 24. West Virginia | $59,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $30.38 ($63,180 a year).
Do lifes make more in Florida than the national average?
Yes: $63,180 against $62,280 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Florida rank for life pay?
Florida ranks 21 of 50 states.
Which city in Florida pays lifes the most?
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL, with a median of $80,470 a year.
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.