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Employment and Industries in the Miami, Florida Area

Long associated with tourism, the Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall metropolitan area has an economy that expands way beyond tourism. The Miami area is home to many Fortune 1000 company headquarters. The largest company headquartered in the Miami area is Lennar. Probably the most famous company with their headquarters in the area is Ryder System.

Because of its proximity to Central and South America, Miami is the headquarters for the Latin American operations of many major corporations, including American Airlines, Cisco, Disney, Exxon, FedEx, Microsoft, Oracle, SBC Communications and Sony. For similar reasons, Miami is also a major financial center. The Miami area has over 150 financial institutions, the largest concentration of banks south of New York City.

According to the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, aproximately 60% of all U.S. trade with Central America flows though Miami, 46% of Caribbean trade, and 27% of trade with South America.

Miami is one of eleven U.S. global cities (world city or world-class city). The Globalization and World Cities Study Group & Network ranks cities in three tiers, alpha, beta, and gamma (from the highest tier to the third tier). Miami is ranked a "Gamma World City" by the Globalization and World Cities Study Group & Network, on a par with Atlanta, and Minneapolis.

Business honors and awards received by the Miami area include:

  • The Miami area ranked 35th among the 50 top large U.S. cities on Entrepreneur magazine's 2005 list of "Hot Cities for Entrepreneurs".
  • The Miami area ranked 26th on Expansion Management magazine's list of "America's 50 Hottest Cities".
  • The Miami metropolitan area has ranked 18th among U.S. Cities in the large cities category on Inc. magazine's 2006 list of "Best Cities for Doing Business". Miami has been ranked in the top thirty for all three years of the survey (2004-2006).
  • In a 2005 study done by the Milikin Institute, the Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall area was ranked 73rd among two hundred U.S. cities as a "2005 Best Performing Cities - 200 Largest Metros".

Major industries in the Miami area include:

  • Financial services
  • International trade
  • Manufacturing
  • Services
  • Telecommunications
  • Tourism

The Port of Miami is known as the "cruise ship capital of the world". It is also one of the busiest cargo ports in the United States. It is the second largest port in terms of tonnage to and from Latin America.

For the business traveler, the Miami area is served by the Miami International Airport (MIA). MIA has the third largest international passenger traffic in the United States. The Miami area is also served by the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), which is one of the fastest growing airports in the United States and ranked 23rd in terms of passenger volume.

Companies with headquarters in the Miami area include:

  • Alienware
  • Autonation
  • Burger King
  • Carnival Cruise Lines
  • Citrix Systems
  • DHL
  • Lennar
  • Norwegian Cruise Lines
  • Ryder System
  • Ryder Systems
  • World Fuel Services

Government, at the county (Miami-Dade), federal, and state level are the largest employers in the Miami area. The largest private employers include Baptist Health South Florida, the University of Miami, American Airlines, United Parcel Service, and BellSouth.

Business and trade organizations and associations in the Miami area include:

The Daily Business Review, South Florida CEO the "Business Section" of the Miami Herald, and the "Business Section" of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel are all good sources of information on the business community in the Miami area.

Most Popular Jobs in Miami, Florida Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Registered nurses20,13069,250$46,440 - 90,76024%56%
2Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products18,65058,080$21,890 - 105,9008%51%
3Accountants and auditors11,90063,890$32,380 - 99,69018%79%
4Teachers and instructors, all other7,76029,650$19,650 - 43,0409%54%
5Lawyers7,220116,590$50,950 - 11%99%
6Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products5,80059,710$24,580 - 107,04012%51%
7Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education5,07051,450$35,190 - 75,6306%96%
8Management analysts4,70082,920$25,020 - 148,97022%78%
9Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation4,67050,790$31,350 - 78,7605%58%
10Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents3,02082,800$35,120 - 158,50025%67%
11Financial managers2,820122,180$61,860 - 13%60%
12Personal financial advisors2,69057,940$35,540 - 101,67041%81%
13Chief executives2,690177,940$82,530 - 2%65%
14Sales managers2,670127,660$66,200 - 10%69%
15Computer programmers2,64069,870$39,390 - 102,1000%73%
16Public relations specialists2,53055,670$32,310 - 85,81018%81%
17Graphic designers2,32039,900$22,000 - 55,58010%55%
18Computer systems analysts2,29068,390$43,500 - 98,81029%68%
19Educational, vocational, and school counselors2,21049,740$28,240 - 78,79013%73%
20Pharmacists2,190105,100$87,060 - 130,51022%97%
21Network systems and data communications analysts2,13073,380$42,160 - 106,14053%57%
22Managers, all other2,11090,400$44,730 - 142,0807%55%
23Network and computer systems administrators2,06077,080$44,230 - 120,47027%50%
24Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other1,93062,640$29,240 - 102,38017%56%
25Physical therapists1,93074,820$39,830 - 101,99027%89%
26Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists1,89042,670$26,530 - 64,74018%56%
27Sales and related workers, all other1,69032,930$20,060 - 51,85014%62%
28Advertising sales agents1,64052,090$20,580 - 108,55020%56%
29Child, family, and school social workers1,61044,730$27,980 - 64,71019%77%
30Civil engineers1,57079,990$47,570 - 123,13018%87%
31Social and human service assistants1,55029,910$18,120 - 41,91034%58%
32Financial specialists, all other1,52056,220$33,870 - 86,83012%50%
33Computer software engineers, applications1,37068,750$33,200 - 104,50045%85%
34Training and development specialists1,31054,420$29,310 - 83,95018%56%
35Medical and clinical laboratory technologists1,30055,000$39,510 - 69,68012%51%
36Community and social service specialists, all other1,29044,090$27,280 - 68,07025%58%
37Coaches and scouts1,26054,540$27,800 - 87,41015%60%
38Medical and health services managers1,200108,260$63,740 - 16%57%
39Architects, except landscape and naval1,19073,830$36,640 - 124,40018%88%
40Financial analysts1,12070,050$42,620 - 110,97034%87%
41Mental health and substance abuse social workers1,11041,460$28,400 - 57,85030%77%
42Computer software engineers, systems software1,10086,450$56,970 - 116,75028%85%
43Producers and directors1,08058,650$23,920 - 116,69011%75%
44Librarians1,05055,240$32,050 - 80,6304%85%
45Instructional coordinators1,01048,790$27,060 - 77,16023%79%
46Interior designers99049,070$24,140 - 82,78020%55%
47Medical and public health social workers91049,020$31,930 - 68,93024%77%
48Market research analysts90066,070$32,040 - 118,93020%82%
49Industrial engineers87056,740$35,060 - 85,71020%74%
50Education, training, and library workers, all other87053,100$29,730 - 87,15011%79%
51Editors84061,580$35,470 - 110,8902%81%
52Computer and information systems managers830122,080$74,890 - 16%73%
53Engineers, all other82075,090$30,200 - 127,5606%82%
54Operations research analysts80057,540$34,780 - 89,03011%71%
55Marketing managers780115,070$57,080 - 14%69%
56Self-enrichment education teachers77043,000$20,970 - 72,74023%54%
57Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists77076,850$46,830 - 115,89016%99%
58Occupational therapists75071,490$51,150 - 96,17023%90%
59Dentists, general730113,570$44,950 - 9%100%
60Insurance underwriters69048,630$28,000 - 77,4506%53%
61Education administrators, elementary and secondary school61094,290$56,610 - 129,5108%78%
62Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other58074,940$49,930 - 105,49012%94%
63Mental health counselors57045,420$27,540 - 71,17030%73%
64Medical and clinical laboratory technicians57038,740$21,960 - 61,37015%51%
65Therapists, all other57073,560$36,330 - 152,35010%83%
66Speech-language pathologists55069,800$44,830 - 96,86011%98%
67Electrical engineers54074,920$40,830 - 103,9106%81%
68Tax preparers52029,820$16,660 - 41,0300%54%
69Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists51053,820$30,130 - 86,92018%56%
70Computer specialists, all other50062,050$31,970 - 99,75015%68%
71Reporters and correspondents47054,600$26,430 - 87,0401%85%
72Budget analysts46076,320$48,340 - 108,7907%78%
73Biological scientists, all other44056,120$35,490 - 77,5504%95%
74Database administrators43067,940$46,270 - 98,94029%72%
75Environmental scientists and specialists, including health42060,230$37,080 - 85,54025%93%
76Dietitians and nutritionists42060,590$43,500 - 81,7509%72%
77Film and video editors40043,040$26,930 - 74,48013%58%
78Credit analysts40059,690$34,940 - 98,8902%60%
79Writers and authors39054,080$15,650 - 105,41013%84%
80Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors39041,340$17,440 - 64,32034%73%
81Social and community service managers34078,420$40,600 - 124,34025%72%
82Rehabilitation counselors34037,640$25,490 - 65,45023%73%
83Clergy34055,340$23,280 - 99,20019%75%
84Meeting and convention planners34046,920$24,420 - 72,58020%67%
85Mechanical engineers34071,370$47,240 - 104,5104%78%
86Purchasing managers320112,920$53,700 - 3%57%
87Camera operators, television, video, and motion picture31033,580$17,280 - 53,00012%58%
88Veterinarians310 $ - 35%100%
89Counselors, all other31035,860$19,760 - 60,96017%73%
90Engineering managers310120,290$72,690 - 7%84%
91Electronics engineers, except computer29083,300$62,870 - 103,4804%81%
92Private detectives and investigators29044,350$24,050 - 65,81018%52%
93Chemists28066,730$41,380 - 101,3009%93%
94Floral designers28025,810$17,620 - 38,1000%55%
95Social workers, all other28038,730$21,730 - 70,38018%77%
96Health educators27052,530$30,280 - 79,28026%58%
97Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors270 $ - 14%54%
98Education administrators, postsecondary25096,520$56,010 - 144,97014%78%
99Physician assistants25082,490$54,110 - 146,18027%67%
100Public relations managers250125,940$62,420 - 17%75%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons35,87027,890$15,540 - 45,81012%25%
2Cashiers29,38017,780$14,600 - 22,830-2%10%
3Office clerks, general25,15024,410$15,290 - 36,59013%19%
4Stock clerks and order fillers24,93021,020$15,380 - 29,900-7%8%
5Security guards20,68022,460$15,840 - 30,88017%13%
6Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive19,93028,970$17,990 - 40,5601%18%
7Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food18,24017,040$14,510 - 21,30018%5%
8Waiters and waitresses18,17020,950$14,950 - 29,40011%14%
9Customer service representatives17,00029,730$17,570 - 44,87025%22%
10Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners16,98020,260$14,980 - 26,74015%4%
11Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks16,09032,680$19,310 - 47,08013%16%
12Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand14,15025,640$16,510 - 40,8202%5%
13Executive secretaries and administrative assistants13,53042,180$27,280 - 61,67015%18%
14Sales representatives, services, all other10,56060,100$25,230 - 108,22028%48%
15Maids and housekeeping cleaners10,52019,020$14,870 - 24,95013%5%
16Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants10,28023,110$17,230 - 31,52018%7%
17Maintenance and repair workers, general10,27030,500$18,260 - 46,84010%6%
18First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers10,13048,160$28,320 - 73,1006%29%
19Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer9,55035,490$23,170 - 50,55010%4%
20Receptionists and information clerks9,36023,990$16,910 - 32,28017%13%
21Business operations specialists, all other9,16064,450$28,200 - 100,27021%49%
22Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks8,41025,710$16,040 - 39,5304%6%
23Truck drivers, light or delivery services8,40027,810$16,030 - 41,6908%4%
24First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers8,26045,690$25,720 - 73,6204%25%
25Cooks, restaurant7,20024,200$17,060 - 31,78012%5%
26General and operations managers7,030110,260$48,190 - 2%48%
27Construction laborers6,37025,560$17,410 - 34,08011%5%
28Child care workers6,26017,930$14,560 - 23,92018%15%
29Food preparation workers5,62020,160$15,100 - 27,36015%7%
30Packers and packagers, hand5,51019,270$14,700 - 28,530-11%3%
31Carpenters5,32034,320$23,610 - 45,88010%6%
32Police and sheriff's patrol officers5,21058,530$39,260 - 80,38011%33%
33Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks5,16034,770$21,990 - 50,4701%29%
34Tellers5,12025,610$20,140 - 33,55014%16%
35Teacher assistants4,98022,070$15,780 - 32,54010%18%
36Cargo and freight agents4,88031,260$20,060 - 47,81017%16%
37Automotive service technicians and mechanics4,80036,150$19,280 - 54,49014%4%
38First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers4,76034,610$22,430 - 52,67011%14%
39Insurance sales agents4,72053,020$27,200 - 80,91013%45%
40First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers4,67059,660$37,560 - 90,8109%10%
41Medical assistants4,51028,350$19,470 - 41,07035%10%
42Loan officers4,35060,450$33,920 - 98,47012%49%
43Home health aides4,26019,870$15,000 - 25,45049%7%
44Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses4,25040,800$32,970 - 51,28014%7%
45Dishwashers4,11016,870$14,560 - 20,48010%3%
46Legal secretaries3,99041,350$26,360 - 61,16012%18%
47Industrial truck and tractor operators3,96029,310$20,120 - 44,080-1%2%
48Parking lot attendants3,94017,610$14,600 - 22,25012%14%
49Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers3,94017,590$14,540 - 23,38012%6%
50Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop3,88017,860$14,720 - 22,79010%8%
51Billing and posting clerks and machine operators3,62029,980$20,610 - 41,2304%15%
52Team assemblers3,61022,600$15,230 - 31,7100%5%
53Computer support specialists3,59042,190$26,560 - 63,45013%43%
54Electricians3,54040,860$27,690 - 59,2007%7%
55Bartenders3,43022,350$14,830 - 37,49011%17%
56Paralegals and legal assistants3,43048,870$29,110 - 72,52022%45%
57Recreation workers3,36024,400$15,410 - 38,63013%47%
58Medical secretaries3,29027,120$19,270 - 36,98017%18%
59Order clerks3,29023,160$14,880 - 34,850-23%16%
60First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers3,27081,930$38,680 - 135,9404%38%
61File clerks3,25028,480$17,280 - 41,440-40%20%
62Counter and rental clerks3,21023,800$15,190 - 37,20023%16%
63Data entry keyers3,17025,610$17,770 - 36,310-4%18%
64Real estate sales agents3,14046,210$21,640 - 103,78011%45%
65Physicians and surgeons, all other3,120117,890$31,860 - 0%0%
66Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists3,09025,960$15,330 - 44,34012%6%
67Bus drivers, transit and intercity3,060 13%4%
68Bill and account collectors3,00033,370$21,360 - 48,91023%13%
69Driver/sales workers3,00022,630$14,660 - 42,360-4%4%
70First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers2,76059,370$34,120 - 90,9807%13%
71First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers2,74053,240$29,140 - 82,540-4%15%
72All other information and record clerks2,61030,180$20,950 - 43,310-12%21%
73Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters2,60042,030$28,110 - 60,43011%4%
74Pharmacy technicians2,59028,830$19,090 - 41,20032%16%
75Postal service mail carriers2,560 1%11%
76Laundry and dry-cleaning workers2,49019,430$14,900 - 25,68010%5%
77Cooks, fast food2,35018,620$14,750 - 24,9108%5%
78Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks2,29022,890$16,870 - 30,28017%14%
79Cleaners of vehicles and equipment2,29021,240$15,330 - 30,05014%3%
80Loan interviewers and clerks2,26034,150$21,960 - 49,2900%24%
81Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers2,24042,720$27,210 - 62,1409%3%
82Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse2,16019,500$14,800 - 28,580-2%4%
83Preschool teachers, except special education2,15027,500$15,200 - 46,89026%43%
84Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop2,13020,080$14,990 - 28,77010%17%
85Interviewers, except eligibility and loan2,11025,320$15,090 - 36,28010%24%
86Aircraft mechanics and service technicians2,11043,840$25,690 - 63,43011%11%
87Office and administrative support workers, all other2,11021,270$16,010 - 31,740-8%32%
88Travel agents2,04026,770$19,810 - 37,5501%26%
89Food servers, nonrestaurant1,96021,790$15,230 - 29,50016%9%
90Parts salespersons1,88026,470$17,950 - 37,350-1%6%
91Sewing machine operators1,87019,060$14,630 - 28,050-26%5%
92Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers1,86025,870$15,010 - 42,080-6%14%
93Dental assistants1,84030,230$22,040 - 39,26029%9%
94Cooks, institution and cafeteria1,84026,600$17,940 - 36,16011%5%
95Construction managers1,830102,880$51,870 - 159,46016%29%
96Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installers1,82049,580$23,880 - 67,4903%13%
97Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists1,80045,120$29,630 - 62,91012%3%
98Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators1,80043,010$29,050 - 56,3708%3%
99Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products1,80052,000$32,230 - 77,0300%42%
100Helpers--production workers1,75022,730$15,310 - 34,3600%4%
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Career Schools in Miami

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ATI Career Training Center
Miami, Florida
  • Programs: Basic Skills, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma
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Brown Mackie College
Miami, Florida
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma
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DeVry University
Miami, Florida
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Leisure, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor
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Everest Institute
Miami, Florida
  • Programs: Basic Skills, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma, Non-Degree
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Florida Career College
Miami, Florida
  • Programs: Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Office And Administration, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma
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Florida College of Natural Health
Miami, Florida

ITT Technical Institute
Miami, Florida
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Design, Engineering Technician, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master
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Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Miami, Florida
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Medical Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master
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Technical Career Institute
Miami, Florida
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma
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The Art Institutes
Miami, Florida
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Fine Arts, Hospitality, Leisure, Media, Music, Photography And Commercial Art
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree
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Jobs More Common Near Miami Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Radio mechanics49,97011011.8
Cargo and freight agents31,2604,8807.9
Therapists, all other73,5605707.7
Embalmers39,0001207.6
Floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles32,7503107.1
Pile-driver operators41,9801205.9
Air traffic controllers117,7105305.8
Tree trimmers and pruners24,5104005.6
Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels 9505.1
Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks34,7705,1605.1
Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers29,8206605
Construction and related workers, all other33,8701,3304.7
Film and video editors43,0404004.5
Entertainers and performers, sports and related workers, all other 1904.5
Fiberglass laminators and fabricators25,8904404.3
Physical therapist aides23,4901,1904.3
Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers37,3704204.2
Psychiatric technicians27,0709004.2
Curators36,1902003.9
Broadcast technicians45,3508403.8
Parking lot attendants17,6103,9403.8
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment48,5601603.7
Personal care and service workers, all other24,7401,4903.6
Media and communication workers, all other51,7604903.6
Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes66,2001903.5
Avionics technicians43,8602803.3
Camera operators, television, video, and motion picture33,5803103.3
Travel agents26,7702,0403.2
Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other74,9405803.1
Respiratory therapy technicians40,5502303
Medical equipment preparers25,7108703
Biological scientists, all other56,1204402.8
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians43,8402,1102.8
Bus drivers, transit and intercity 3,0602.7
Baggage porters and bellhops18,3408002.6
Drafters, all other45,5902802.6
Crane and tower operators48,6805802.6
Real estate sales agents46,2103,1402.5
Interior designers49,0709902.5
Locker room, coatroom, and dressing room attendants20,2003002.5
Locksmiths and safe repairers28,4502302.5
Transportation workers, all other42,6304902.5
Security guards22,46020,6802.5
Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation50,7904,6702.5
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters25,6801,2502.4
Glaziers35,5006502.4
Concierges24,9603402.3
Sales representatives, services, all other60,10010,5602.3
Vocational education teachers, postsecondary56,3601,6402.3
Producers and directors58,6501,0802.3

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Miami, Florida Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Coaches and scouts54,5401.531,260
Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers29,2001.51590
Material moving workers, all other50,4101.47290
Administrative services managers106,2701.461,270
Public relations managers125,9401.46250
Radio and television announcers53,7601.38240
Social and community service managers78,4201.37340
First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives99,8301.37430
Therapists, all other73,5601.36570
Lodging managers70,3901.35290
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers108,8501.35810
Police, fire, and ambulance dispatchers46,4501.34540
Photographers42,1601.34730
Reporters and correspondents54,6001.33470
Financial managers122,1801.322,820
Transportation workers, all other42,6301.3490
First-line supervisors/managers of personal service workers46,2801.31,160
Sales managers127,6601.32,670
Chefs and head cooks52,5001.31,010
Education, training, and library workers, all other53,1001.29870
Compensation and benefits managers115,3001.28240
Medical and health services managers108,2601.281,200
Broadcast technicians45,3501.28840
Purchasing managers112,9201.27320
Advertising and promotions managers106,4501.26190
Network and computer systems administrators77,0801.262,060
First-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers83,3801.25360
Protective service workers, all other38,6501.241,090
Editors61,5801.24840
Merchandise displayers and window trimmers35,2501.24230
Education administrators, all other94,1701.23110
Real estate brokers87,4501.23690
Nonfarm animal caretakers25,3401.23840
Clergy55,3401.22340
Construction managers102,8801.221,830
Transportation inspectors75,3001.21220
Police and sheriff's patrol officers58,5301.215,210
Computer and information systems managers122,0801.21830
File clerks28,4801.213,250
Media and communication equipment workers, all other68,0101.21110
Budget analysts76,3201.2460
Urban and regional planners72,6701.2200
Appraisers and assessors of real estate61,7701.2610
Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks34,7701.25,160
Food preparation and serving related workers, all other25,8601.19390
Recreational therapists47,8301.19150
Water and liquid waste treatment plant and system operators48,4301.19310
Massage therapists46,4301.19370
Chief executives177,9401.182,690
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers45,6901.188,260

Highest Paying Jobs in Miami, Florida Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Internists, general182,540140
Chief executives177,9402,690
Psychiatrists177,710140
Family and general practitioners155,7001,050
Physicists146,96030
Surgeons144,540230
Natural sciences managers134,77070
Sales managers127,6602,670
Public relations managers125,940250
Financial managers122,1802,820
Computer and information systems managers122,080830
Engineering managers120,290310
Physicians and surgeons, all other117,8903,120
Air traffic controllers117,710530
Lawyers116,5907,220
Compensation and benefits managers115,300240
Marketing managers115,070780
Optometrists113,660 
Dentists, general113,570730
Purchasing managers112,920320
General and operations managers110,2607,030
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers108,850810
Medical and health services managers108,2601,200
Advertising and promotions managers106,450190
Administrative services managers106,2701,270
Law teachers, postsecondary105,49090
Pharmacists105,1002,190
Construction managers102,8801,830
Podiatrists101,06070
Training and development managers99,860100
First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives99,830430
Education administrators, postsecondary96,520250
Industrial production managers95,690280
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school94,290610
Education administrators, all other94,170110
Human resources managers, all other93,120220
Sales engineers90,690240
Managers, all other90,4002,110
Real estate brokers87,450690
Economics teachers, postsecondary87,00050
Computer software engineers, systems software86,4501,100
Financial examiners85,340120
First-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers83,380360
Electronics engineers, except computer83,300290
Pediatricians, general83,140140
Management analysts82,9204,700
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents82,8003,020
Physician assistants82,490250
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers81,9303,270
Computer and information scientists, research81,18070

Large Companies Headquartered in Miami

CompanyRevenue 2005 (billions)
Lennar 13.9
World Fuel Services 8.7
Ryder System 5.7

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