Highest-paying jobs in Miami
Doctors, lawyers, CEOs … these are just a few of the occupations that may come to mind when you think of a high-paying job. Within those categories, however, high-paying jobs differ from state to state, even city to city—an occupation that is lucrative in one place may not be so coveted in another one.
There are many reasons geographic location plays such a big role in whether pay for a job is high. Two main reasons are demand for a local job and the cost of living. The more demand, and the higher the cost of living, the more likely a job will pay more.
Stacker collected information on the highest-paying jobs in Miami, using compilations by the U.S. Bureau Labor of Statistics. Organized by Zippia and ranked by average annual salary—with information up to date as of this past March—here are the top 25 highest-paying jobs in Miami, Florida.
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#25. Marketing managers
Average annual salary: $118,060
Entry level salary: $39,770
Total employment in Miami: 1,130
#24. Psychiatrists
Average annual salary: $119,920
Entry level salary: $43,630
Total employment in Miami: 190
#23. Human resources managers
Average annual salary: $120,080
Entry level salary: $67,320
Total employment in Miami: 580
#22. Administrative services managers
Average annual salary: $122,330
Entry level salary: $60,610
Total employment in Miami: 1,430
#21. Natural sciences managers
Average annual salary: $123,670
Entry level salary: $81,690
Total employment in Miami: 130
#20. Industrial production managers
Average annual salary: $124,490
Entry level salary: $69,400
Total employment in Miami: 560
#19. Education administrators, postsecondary
Average annual salary: $127,650
Entry level salary: $82,230
Total employment in Miami: 230
#18. Advertising and promotions managers
Average annual salary: $128,080
Entry level salary: $60,940
Total employment in Miami: 150
#17. Architectural and engineering managers
Average annual salary: $130,460
Entry level salary: $69,970
Total employment in Miami: 930
#16. Personal financial advisors
Average annual salary: $131,820
Entry level salary: $60,170
Total employment in Miami: 2,040
#15. Air traffic controllers
Average annual salary: $131,930
Entry level salary: $83,750
Total employment in Miami: 560
#14. Sales engineers
Average annual salary: $132,070
Entry level salary: $43,900
Total employment in Miami: 240
#13. Public relations and fundraising managers
Average annual salary: $135,000
Entry level salary: $73,050
Total employment in Miami: 250
#12. Pediatricians, general
Average annual salary: $138,110
Entry level salary: $53,670
Total employment in Miami: 260
#11. Computer and information systems managers
Average annual salary: $140,940
Entry level salary: $87,070
Total employment in Miami: 1,400
#10. General and operations managers
Average annual salary: $141,220
Entry level salary: $62,700
Total employment in Miami: 10,630
#9. Lawyers
Average annual salary: $141,430
Entry level salary: $58,320
Total employment in Miami: 9,060
#8. Sales managers
Average annual salary: $141,940
Entry level salary: $55,670
Total employment in Miami: 2,500
#7. Financial managers
Average annual salary: $153,320
Entry level salary: $80,790
Total employment in Miami: 2,970
#6. Chiropractors
Average annual salary: $169,500
Entry level salary: $44,920
Total employment in Miami: 160
#5. Dentists, general
Average annual salary: $173,000
Entry level salary: $66,420
Total employment in Miami: 930
#4. Physicians and surgeons, all other
Average annual salary: $183,840
Entry level salary: $53,240
Total employment in Miami: 2,000
#3. Family and general practitioners
Average annual salary: $195,650
Entry level salary: $62,940
Total employment in Miami: 1,520
#2. Chief executives
Average annual salary: $211,480
Entry level salary: $101,750
Total employment in Miami: 2,310
#1. Internists, general
Average annual salary: $213,070
Entry level salary: $48,340
Total employment in Miami: 350
