Sarasota Employment

Employment and Industries in the Sarasota, Florida Area

Tourism is the primary element of Sarasota's economy. A large number of jobs are provided by manufacturing industries including wood products, hydraulic valves, machine parts, magnetic sensors, aviation equipment and electronics. Software development firms also provide numerous jobs in the Sarasota area. Companies involved in the shipping industry, including citrus provide employment. Education, healthcare and social services are also prominent sectors for employment. Management, professional and related occupations provide 27% of the jobs and about 25% of the workforce are in sales and office jobs.

Some of the jobs more common in Sarasota than most of the nation's other cities include construction and related workers, zoologists and wildlife biologists, fiberglass laminators and fabricators, skin care specialists, pest control specialists, ophthalmic laboratory technicians, tile and marble setters and nuclear medicine technologists.

Accolades for Sarasota: The city has been named by Forbes Magazine as the 44th best places to live and do business out of the largest 150 metro areas in the nation. Expansion Magazine ranked Sarasota as the sixth best metropolitan area for standard of living in the nation. Money Magazine named Sarasota as the country's best small city. Entrepreneur Magazine ranked Sarasota as the sixth best medium-sized city in the nation.

The Young Professional Group is a popular Sarasota County networking organization for professionals from 21 to 40 years of age. The organization has over 800 members from a wide variety of careers and industries.

The largest employers in the Sarasota area:

Publix - Grocery store chain
School Board of Education - Education
Tropicana Products Inc - Fruit juice producer
Bon Secours - Venice Hospital & Healthcare
PGT Industries - Manufacturer of custom doors, windows and patio rooms
Walmart - Retail
Winn Dixie - Grocery store chain
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota - Hospital and outpatient services & affiliates
Sun Hydraulics - Designer and manufacturer of hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds
Dooley and Mack Constructors Inc - Construction managers, general contractors
Vengroff Williams & Associations Inc - Credit and collection agency; accounts receivable management
Pinnacle Towers Inc - Telecommunication tower acquisition and site management
W.G. Mills Inc - Construction manager, general contractor
Taylor Woodrow Inc - Community developer
Comdial Corporation - Develops and markets communications solutions for businesses and government organizations
L-3 Communications Aviation Recorders- Manufactures cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders.
Administrative Concepts Corp- Employee administration

Noteworthy information about Sarasota: In 2008 the cost of living index was 90.9 which is less than the nation's average of 100. In 2009 the average salary was $25,000. About 17% of the residents have a bachelor's degree and approximately 9% have a graduate degree. Sarasota is a popular retirement area.

Sarasota companies have access to business organizations such as:

The Herald-Tribune offers up-to-date information regarding the business activities in Sarasota.

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

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

Rank	Title	Local Jobs	Local Mean Salary	Typical Local Salary	National Growth % 2006-2016	National % With College Degree
1	Registered nurses	5,230	57,340	$37,230 - 78,690	24%	56%
2	Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products	3,440	54,010	$25,810 - 96,960	8%	51%
3	Accountants and auditors	2,440	58,350	$33,070 - 92,030	18%	79%
4	Elementary school teachers, except special education	2,390	49,430	$34,980 - 68,560	14%	95%
5	Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education	1,360	51,810	$36,470 - 73,430	6%	96%
6	Management analysts	1,300	59,060	$29,270 - 115,060	22%	78%
7	Lawyers	1,080	96,830	$39,460 -	11%	99%
8	Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education	1,060	48,870	$34,470 - 68,460	11%	95%
9	Teachers and instructors, all other	1,020	33,670	$19,930 - 56,250	9%	54%
10	Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products	770		$ -	12%	51%
11	Financial managers	590	104,320	$47,890 -	13%	60%
12	Computer programmers	580	65,760	$42,580 - 94,400	0%	73%
13	Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents	570	56,950	$30,850 - 106,010	25%	67%
14	Personal financial advisors	560	71,480	$35,200 - 127,750	41%	81%
15	Chief executives	560	165,960	$85,150 -	2%	65%
16	Sales managers	550	122,100	$66,270 -	10%	69%
17	Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists	540	44,420	$25,880 - 72,660	18%	56%
18	Public relations specialists	510	52,840	$35,000 - 78,020	18%	81%
19	Civil engineers	490	72,710	$51,530 - 101,050	18%	87%
20	Pharmacists	470	101,550	$82,710 - 128,110	22%	97%
21	Graphic designers	460	42,320	$28,500 - 54,020	10%	55%
22	Computer systems analysts	420	63,430	$44,540 - 92,450	29%	68%
23	Managers, all other	410	87,060	$43,610 - 136,150	7%	55%
24	Sales and related workers, all other	410	48,060	$25,060 - 85,730	14%	62%
25	Advertising sales agents	400	46,170	$27,970 - 72,970	20%	56%
26	Network and computer systems administrators	380	59,880	$35,520 - 84,910	27%	50%
27	Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation	360	47,110	$29,750 - 69,280	5%	58%
28	Physical therapists	360	74,920	$53,970 - 107,330	27%	89%
29	Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other	350	49,470	$32,750 - 75,470	17%	56%
30	Child, family, and school social workers	350	34,020	$15,580 - 52,220	19%	77%
31	Coaches and scouts	340	38,770	$20,300 - 65,080	15%	60%
32	Industrial engineers	330	60,840	$35,600 - 86,810	20%	74%
33	Architects, except landscape and naval	320		$ -	18%	88%
34	Social and human service assistants	300	30,220	$16,030 - 44,390	34%	58%
35	Financial specialists, all other	300	62,380	$35,190 - 134,200	12%	50%
36	Computer software engineers, applications	300	67,430	$40,450 - 102,550	45%	85%
37	Medical and health services managers	300	90,430	$57,300 - 129,510	16%	57%
38	Network systems and data communications analysts	290	61,180	$33,870 - 89,690	53%	57%
39	Educational, vocational, and school counselors	290	52,510	$34,370 - 76,610	13%	73%
40	Physician assistants	280	91,760	$20,810 -	27%	67%
41	Insurance underwriters	270	53,860	$30,370 - 81,800	6%	53%
42	Occupational therapists	250	63,740	$36,720 - 88,250	23%	90%
43	Environmental scientists and specialists, including health	240	64,890	$33,680 - 98,800	25%	93%
44	Self-enrichment education teachers	240	37,750	$20,970 - 63,310	23%	54%
45	Librarians	230	51,260	$35,150 - 74,400	4%	85%
46	Education, training, and library workers, all other	230	56,910	$23,930 - 91,850	11%	79%
47	Speech-language pathologists	220	63,140	$42,110 - 93,460	11%	98%
48	Medical and public health social workers	210	45,560	$33,070 - 60,730	24%	77%
49	Dentists, general	210	173,670	$78,500 -	9%	100%
50	Editors	190	57,360	$26,080 - 87,120	2%	81%
51	Zoologists and wildlife biologists	170	39,790	$24,370 - 59,660	9%	95%
52	Mechanical engineers	170	67,990	$46,380 - 96,720	4%	78%
53	Chiropractors	160	48,480	$23,420 - 74,930	14%	98%
54	Community and social service specialists, all other	160	39,840	$26,630 - 59,760	25%	58%
55	Education administrators, elementary and secondary school	160	89,870	$32,120 - 123,220	8%	78%
56	Computer and information systems managers	160	104,670	$64,710 - 154,890	16%	73%
57	Mental health counselors	150	44,540	$27,240 - 74,130	30%	73%
58	Marketing managers	150	96,650	$53,930 - 164,900	14%	69%
59	Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists	150	50,690	$33,690 - 75,930	18%	56%
60	Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors	150	35,400	$15,610 - 61,800	34%	73%
61	Writers and authors	140	48,970	$26,440 - 66,790	13%	84%
62	Market research analysts	140	72,190	$33,010 - 139,240	20%	82%
63	Counselors, all other	140	32,680	$23,310 - 40,560	17%	73%
64	Engineers, all other	130	75,900	$46,330 - 112,220	6%	82%
65	Instructional coordinators	130	57,440	$28,340 - 84,310	23%	79%
66	Clergy	130	36,070	$15,430 - 51,290	19%	75%
67	Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists	130	37,600	$28,050 - 50,470	11%	58%
68	Floral designers	130	23,390	$15,600 - 31,500	0%	55%
69	Computer software engineers, systems software	120	98,040	$62,260 - 134,990	28%	85%
70	Surveyors	120	53,860	$26,740 - 96,040	24%	82%
71	Reporters and correspondents	120	39,560	$23,670 - 63,830	1%	85%
72	Environmental engineers	110	95,800	$55,240 - 135,420	25%	86%
73	Veterinarians	110	129,900	$55,960 -	35%	100%
74	Operations research analysts	110	52,880	$35,380 - 78,260	11%	71%
75	Private detectives and investigators	110	41,280	$32,900 - 53,620	18%	52%
76	Social and community service managers	100	92,860	$54,550 - 128,420	25%	72%
77	Database administrators	90	65,250	$41,990 - 93,920	29%	72%
78	Financial analysts	90	55,540	$37,300 - 77,530	34%	87%
79	Engineering managers	90	98,320	$61,580 - 152,290	7%	84%
80	Urban and regional planners	90	66,400	$40,770 - 84,150	15%	92%
81	Legislators	80	34,820	$23,800 - 60,870	1%	65%
82	Compensation and benefits managers	70	98,050	$72,440 - 128,900	12%	58%
83	Health educators	70	41,430	$21,680 - 64,470	26%	58%
84	Dietitians and nutritionists	70	51,810	$33,020 - 65,990	9%	72%
85	Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other	70	24,640	$21,970 - 27,270	15%	72%
86	Mental health and substance abuse social workers	70	33,400	$22,560 - 49,700	30%	77%
87	Detectives and criminal investigators	70	60,850	$40,840 - 88,250	17%	54%
88	Purchasing managers	70	90,940	$56,180 - 129,440	3%	57%
89	Budget analysts	70	57,110	$38,920 - 78,450	7%	78%
90	Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists	70	65,510	$39,510 - 84,000	16%	99%
91	Farm and home management advisors	70	40,890	$23,050 - 61,260	5%	79%
92	Chemists	60	58,870	$35,900 - 87,330	9%	93%
93	Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other	60	58,170	$39,980 - 73,330	12%	94%
94	Producers and directors	60	53,000	$25,070 - 124,360	11%	75%
95	Merchandise displayers and window trimmers	60	27,950	$18,510 - 40,450	11%	55%
96	Rehabilitation counselors	50	38,180	$26,760 - 60,500	23%	73%
97	Occupational health and safety specialists	50	53,480	$36,500 - 77,170	8%	72%
98	Therapists, all other	50	54,040	$34,090 - 79,080	10%	83%
99	Podiatrists	50		$ -	10%	99%
100	Athletes and sports competitors	50		$ -	19%	60%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

Rank	Title	Local Jobs	Local Mean Salary	Typical Local Salary	National Growth % 2006-2016	National % With College Degree
1	Retail salespersons	9,390	29,460	$16,170 - 53,300	12%	25%
2	Cashiers	8,620	18,750	$15,020 - 23,850	-2%	10%
3	Waiters and waitresses	8,160	20,940	$14,720 - 30,700	11%	14%
4	Stock clerks and order fillers	6,190	21,490	$15,970 - 29,440	-7%	8%
5	Office clerks, general	6,090	24,600	$15,230 - 35,430	13%	19%
6	Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive	5,370	28,900	$19,540 - 39,430	1%	18%
7	Landscaping and groundskeeping workers	5,130	23,190	$17,350 - 31,270	18%	6%
8	Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food	4,980	17,840	$14,640 - 23,550	18%	5%
9	Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants	4,700	25,380	$19,280 - 32,630	18%	7%
10	Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand	4,560	22,760	$16,970 - 31,260	2%	5%
11	Customer service representatives	3,970	27,850	$18,710 - 38,690	25%	22%
12	Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks	3,920	32,720	$21,370 - 46,700	13%	16%
13	Executive secretaries and administrative assistants	3,460	37,720	$26,380 - 52,010	15%	18%
14	Receptionists and information clerks	3,130	25,000	$17,870 - 32,020	17%	13%
15	Cooks, restaurant	3,050	24,030	$16,960 - 32,380	12%	5%
16	Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners	3,010	23,280	$15,590 - 31,470	15%	4%
17	First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers	2,860	44,310	$24,880 - 65,220	6%	29%
18	Carpenters	2,640	40,470	$22,140 - 64,130	10%	6%
19	First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers	2,580	44,400	$26,050 - 69,070	4%	25%
20	Food preparation workers	2,550	19,620	$15,320 - 25,590	15%	7%
21	Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses	2,530	39,290	$28,300 - 51,170	14%	7%
22	Maids and housekeeping cleaners	2,410	20,820	$16,050 - 26,300	13%	5%
23	Team assemblers	2,380	26,370	$18,010 - 35,410	0%	5%
24	Maintenance and repair workers, general	2,340	31,320	$19,630 - 43,520	10%	6%
25	First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers	2,100	58,720	$37,570 - 86,690	9%	10%
26	Sales representatives, services, all other	2,020	50,090	$26,380 - 85,220	28%	48%
27	Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer	1,960	35,700	$24,120 - 52,550	10%	4%
28	Business operations specialists, all other	1,850	56,050	$25,800 - 82,900	21%	49%
29	General and operations managers	1,750	94,050	$51,760 - 158,400	2%	48%
30	Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks	1,680	25,670	$16,940 - 38,190	4%	6%
31	Truck drivers, light or delivery services	1,680	28,900	$16,930 - 49,980	8%	4%
32	Dishwashers	1,590	17,420	$14,530 - 22,700	10%	3%
33	First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers	1,540	32,530	$21,060 - 47,020	11%	14%
34	Automotive service technicians and mechanics	1,490	39,440	$20,120 - 63,470	14%	4%
35	Security guards	1,450	22,750	$16,620 - 30,260	17%	13%
36	Teacher assistants	1,430	19,760	$14,940 - 26,260	10%	18%
37	Home health aides	1,430	24,390	$19,790 - 31,640	49%	7%
38	Bartenders	1,350	20,290	$14,510 - 30,330	11%	17%
39	Tellers	1,320	25,000	$18,760 - 32,710	14%	16%
40	Police and sheriff's patrol officers	1,270	51,460	$35,970 - 69,840	11%	33%
41	Packers and packagers, hand	1,220	19,230	$14,760 - 27,050	-11%	3%
42	Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters	1,160	38,820	$28,920 - 49,560	11%	4%
43	Electricians	1,130	38,860	$28,760 - 51,640	7%	7%
44	Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers	1,130	18,600	$14,880 - 24,180	12%	6%
45	Billing and posting clerks and machine operators	1,100	30,400	$22,140 - 39,170	4%	15%
46	Insurance sales agents	1,060	56,190	$28,090 - 116,330	13%	45%
47	Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop	1,020	17,350	$14,800 - 20,670	10%	8%
48	Interviewers, except eligibility and loan	1,010	23,710	$16,730 - 32,230	10%	24%
49	Painters, construction and maintenance	1,010	28,460	$21,450 - 37,120	12%	6%
50	Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists	1,000	29,960	$15,360 - 55,790	12%	6%
51	Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop	990	17,680	$14,600 - 23,260	10%	17%
52	Telemarketers	980	24,050	$17,120 - 32,030	-9%	14%
53	Medical assistants	950	29,390	$21,660 - 39,300	35%	10%
54	Postal service mail carriers	910			1%	11%
55	Bill and account collectors	900	31,550	$25,410 - 39,370	23%	13%
56	Real estate sales agents	890	40,880	$21,120 - 72,300	11%	45%
57	First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers	880	52,920	$31,860 - 79,790	-4%	15%
58	Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators	880	31,150	$21,560 - 41,110	8%	3%
59	Fire fighters	870	41,940	$27,110 - 59,610	12%	18%
60	Medical secretaries	820	29,430	$22,070 - 38,920	17%	18%
61	Helpers--production workers	810	27,020	$16,230 - 47,760	0%	4%
62	First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers	800	58,290	$35,840 - 85,670	7%	13%
63	Telecommunications line installers and repairers	800	42,560	$27,550 - 58,350	5%	8%
64	Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other	780	29,480	$22,300 - 39,230	8%	9%
65	Construction and related workers, all other	780	30,420	$15,360 - 45,120	9%	4%
66	Cooks, fast food	770	17,180	$14,800 - 20,020	8%	5%
67	Cleaners of vehicles and equipment	760	20,360	$14,630 - 28,750	14%	3%
68	Counter and rental clerks	750	27,260	$15,610 - 44,140	23%	16%
69	Child care workers	740	18,960	$14,930 - 24,510	18%	15%
70	Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers	710	37,930	$26,010 - 51,230	9%	3%
71	Loan officers	700	60,720	$31,620 - 97,960	12%	49%
72	Order clerks	680	25,550	$17,850 - 36,590	-23%	16%
73	Driver/sales workers	670	28,100	$15,880 - 43,140	-4%	4%
74	Recreation workers	670	23,170	$15,830 - 35,590	13%	47%
75	Dental assistants	650	34,070	$25,750 - 43,530	29%	9%
76	Paralegals and legal assistants	650	40,600	$27,400 - 56,610	22%	45%
77	Cooks, institution and cafeteria	630	24,090	$16,870 - 31,540	11%	5%
78	Industrial truck and tractor operators	620	26,810	$18,170 - 36,940	-1%	2%
79	Bus drivers, school	610	19,730	$15,140 - 25,390	9%	4%
80	Computer support specialists	600	39,600	$25,500 - 56,620	13%	43%
81	First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers	600	74,300	$39,050 - 108,620	4%	38%
82	Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers	590	30,860	$20,550 - 46,190	-6%	14%
83	Construction managers	580	85,190	$58,390 - 117,780	16%	29%
84	Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers	580	28,080	$21,180 - 38,230	5%	2%
85	Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks	570	22,880	$16,640 - 30,680	17%	14%
86	Physicians and surgeons, all other	570	213,480	$141,600 -	0%	0%
87	Pharmacy technicians	570	25,020	$18,520 - 31,540	32%	16%
88	Cost estimators	560	54,250	$28,850 - 85,740	19%	32%
89	Loan interviewers and clerks	540	31,740	$18,250 - 47,740	0%	24%
90	File clerks	530	26,500	$20,380 - 35,930	-40%	20%
91	Data entry keyers	520	26,440	$18,640 - 35,110	-4%	18%
92	Pest control workers	520	29,020	$22,300 - 36,110	16%	9%
93	Preschool teachers, except special education	510	28,520	$17,190 - 40,030	26%	43%
94	Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers	500	26,350	$17,880 - 37,260	-26%	6%
95	Brickmasons and blockmasons	500	38,030	$25,820 - 52,760	10%	3%
96	Property, real estate, and community association managers	500	64,270	$33,690 - 129,250	15%	36%
97	Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters	490	28,280	$18,990 - 38,370	12%	3%
98	Medical records and health information technicians	490	29,980	$21,600 - 44,810	18%	12%
99	Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors	490	25,330	$15,260 - 40,940	27%	47%
100	Personal and home care aides	470	22,640	$17,260 - 29,560	51%	10%

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Argosy University
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Keiser University
Sarasota, Florida

Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Education And Teaching, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Science, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
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Jobs More Common Near Sarasota Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

Title	Mean Local Salary	Local Jobs	Pop. vs. Avg.*
Construction and related workers, all other	30,420	780	10.7
Zoologists and wildlife biologists	39,790	170	10
Fiberglass laminators and fabricators	26,980	260	9.8
Skin care specialists	35,210	180	4.6
Pest control workers	29,020	520	4.5
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians	25,540	190	4.4
Tile and marble setters	26,350	370	4.4
Nuclear medicine technologists	63,300	140	4.1
Chiropractors	48,480	160	4
Plasterers and stucco masons	33,570	250	3.9
Outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics	32,930	100	3.8
Glaziers	32,310	260	3.7
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters	28,280	490	3.6
Counselors, all other	32,680	140	3.4
Pharmacy aides	19,260	260	3.4
Psychiatric technicians	23,390	170	3.1
Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other	29,480	780	3
Motor vehicle operators, all other	25,920	400	3
Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters	24,620	250	2.9
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers	23,190	5,130	2.9
Real estate sales agents	40,880	890	2.8
Sawing machine setters, operators, and tenders, wood	24,830	120	2.8
Private detectives and investigators	41,280	110	2.8
Massage therapists	44,110	240	2.6
Electromechanical equipment assemblers	26,300	240	2.6
Telecommunications line installers and repairers	42,560	800	2.6
Real estate brokers	69,780	220	2.6
Job printers	28,430	170	2.6
Security and fire alarm systems installers	32,390	290	2.6
Brickmasons and blockmasons	38,030	500	2.6
Extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders	27,840	270	2.5
Title examiners, abstractors, and searchers	41,640	240	2.5
Dental laboratory technicians	30,420	170	2.5
Interviewers, except eligibility and loan	23,710	1,010	2.4
Travel agents	19,880	390	2.4
Medical equipment preparers	25,960	180	2.4
Surveying and mapping technicians	39,160	310	2.3
Personal care and service workers, all other	22,090	240	2.3
Painters, transportation equipment	28,730	180	2.3
Manicurists and pedicurists	26,920	160	2.2
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians	35,760	180	2.1
Physician assistants	91,760	280	2.1
Paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment operators	31,610	190	2.1
Pipelayers	30,030	180	2
Painters, construction and maintenance	28,460	1,010	2
Court, municipal, and license clerks	30,070	340	2
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters	40,850	390	1.9
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses	39,290	2,530	1.9
Helpers--electricians	26,000	380	1.9
Roofers	31,690	430	1.9

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

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

Title	Mean Local Salary	Salary Index *	Local Jobs
Veterinarians	129,900	1.5	110
Education, training, and library workers, all other	56,910	1.38	230
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters	40,850	1.33	390
Environmental engineers	95,800	1.29	110
Sales managers	122,100	1.24	550
Market research analysts	72,190	1.23	140
Crossing guards	28,240	1.23	170
Sales and related workers, all other	48,060	1.22	410
Food servers, nonrestaurant	24,630	1.22	340
Retail salespersons	29,460	1.21	9,390
First-line supervisors/managers of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers	50,820	1.2	380
Property, real estate, and community association managers	64,270	1.2	500
Physicians and surgeons, all other	213,480	1.2	570
Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists	29,960	1.19	1,000
Manicurists and pedicurists	26,920	1.18	160
Computer software engineers, systems software	98,040	1.18	120
Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks	22,880	1.18	570
Chefs and head cooks	47,450	1.17	200
Counter and rental clerks	27,260	1.17	750
New accounts clerks	35,540	1.17	130
Editors	57,360	1.16	190
Administrative services managers	84,220	1.16	240
Lifeguards, ski patrol, and other recreational protective service workers	22,260	1.15	150
Home health aides	24,390	1.15	1,430
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers	44,400	1.15	2,580
Helpers--production workers	27,020	1.14	810
Personal and home care aides	22,640	1.13	470
Wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products	57,560	1.13	240
Massage therapists	44,110	1.13	240
Financial managers	104,320	1.12	590
Food service managers	54,550	1.12	410
Physician assistants	91,760	1.12	280
First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers	39,270	1.12	280
File clerks	26,500	1.12	530
Preschool teachers, except special education	28,520	1.12	510
Waiters and waitresses	20,940	1.12	8,160
Cooks, restaurant	24,030	1.11	3,050
First-line supervisors/managers of personal service workers	39,300	1.1	360
Chief executives	165,960	1.1	560
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school	89,870	1.1	160
Mental health counselors	44,540	1.09	150
Financial specialists, all other	62,380	1.09	300
Maids and housekeeping cleaners	20,820	1.09	2,410
Automotive service technicians and mechanics	39,440	1.09	1,490
Coaches and scouts	38,770	1.09	340
First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers	32,530	1.08	1,540
Driver/sales workers	28,100	1.07	670
Dentists, general	173,670	1.07	210
Opticians, dispensing	36,440	1.07	170
Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers	18,600	1.07	1,130

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

Title	Mean Local Salary	Local Jobs
Physicians and surgeons, all other	213,480	570
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons	211,340
Surgeons	204,420
Dentists, general	173,670	210
Chief executives	165,960	560
Psychiatrists	139,360	40
Veterinarians	129,900	110
Family and general practitioners	125,800	170
Sales managers	122,100	550
Education administrators, all other	113,760	30
Commercial pilots	110,880	40
Optometrists	109,130
Computer and information systems managers	104,670	160
Financial managers	104,320	590
Advertising and promotions managers	103,930	40
Pharmacists	101,550	470
Engineering managers	98,320	90
Compensation and benefits managers	98,050	70
Computer software engineers, systems software	98,040	120
Lawyers	96,830	1,080
Marketing managers	96,650	150
Environmental engineers	95,800	110
General and operations managers	94,050	1,750
Industrial production managers	92,900	90
Social and community service managers	92,860	100
Physician assistants	91,760	280
Social scientists and related workers, all other	91,170	30
Purchasing managers	90,940	70
Medical and health services managers	90,430	300
Education administrators, elementary and secondary school	89,870	160
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers	87,410	100
Managers, all other	87,060	410
First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives	86,830	60
Construction managers	85,190	580
Administrative services managers	84,220	240
Human resources managers, all other	83,410	40
Electrical engineers	78,160
Engineers, all other	75,900	130
Physical therapists	74,920	360
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers	74,300	600
First-line supervisors/managers of fire fighting and prevention workers	73,420	50
Civil engineers	72,710	490
Market research analysts	72,190	140
Biological scientists, all other	72,140	40
Personal financial advisors	71,480	560
Real estate brokers	69,780	220
Lodging managers	68,930	50
Mechanical engineers	67,990	170
Computer software engineers, applications	67,430	300
Urban and regional planners	66,400	90

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