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Employment and Industries in the Tampa, Florida Area

The Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan area has a diverse and robust economy with substantial opportunities for business and professional growth. The Tampa Bay area is home to nearly ten Fortune 1000 company headquarters. The largest company headquartered in the Tampa Bay area is Publix Super Markets. The most famous companies headquartered in the area are Tech Data, Outback Steakhouse, and Raymond James Financial.

The Tampa Bay area has a well educated work force. According to the United States Census Bureau, almost 27% of the population has a college degree or higher. In 2005, Central Connecticut State University ranked Tampa in the top 30 most literate cities in the United States.

Major business honors and awards received by cities in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area include:

  • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater: Number 9 on Inc. Magazine's list of the "Best Cities for Doing Business" in the United States in the "large cities" category
  • Tampa: Number 25 for job growth on Forbes magazine's 2005 list of "Best Places For Business and Careers" (out of the 150 largest metropolitan areas)
  • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater: Number 13 on Expansion Management’s 2005 list of America's 50 hottest cities
  • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater: "5-Star Business Opportunity Metro" ranking from Expansion Management’s 2005 Mayor’s Challenge ranking of the "Top Business Opportunity Metros"
  • Tampa: Number 2 in the United States for "Least Expensive Places to Do Business" in KPMG's Competitive Alternatives International Report (2006)
  • Tampa: On Business 2.0's "10 Hot Cities" for job growth
  • Tampa-St.Petersburg: Number 19 among top metropolitan areas with the most jobs in high-technology industries according to a 2004 Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: Regional Review

Major industries in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area include:

  • Avionics, Defense and Marine Electronics
  • Business and Information Services
  • Financial Services
  • Manufacturing (Microelectronics, Medical Devices)
  • Marine Sciences
  • Port/Maritime
  • Tourism

The Tampa Bay area is home to three seaports which have a profound impact on the area's economy. Combined, the seaports support more than 130,000 jobs and contribute more than $15 billion dollars a year to the Tampa Bay area economy. The Port of Tampa is the twelfth largest cargo port in the United States, as well as a major cruise port.

For business travelers, the Tampa Bay area is well served by two major airports, including:

  • Tampa International Airport (TPA) which Conde Nast Traveler ranked as the best airport in the United States and the third best airport in the world
  • St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

Notable companies with headquarters or major operations in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area include:

  • Bright House Networks
  • Brown & Brown Inc.
  • Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Inc.
  • Ferman Automotive Group Inc.
  • Global Imaging Systems Inc.
  • Home Shopping Network
  • Maritrans Inc.
  • Outback Steakhouse
  • Raymond James & Assoc.
  • Rooms to Go Inc.
  • SRI/Surgical Express Inc.
  • Sykes Enterprises Inc.
  • Syniverse Technologies Inc.
  • TECO Energy Inc.
  • Outback Steakhouse Inc.
  • Publix
  • Walter Industries Inc.
  • WellCare Health Plans

Major business organizations and associations in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area include:

The Tampa Bay Business Journal, the "Money Section" of the St. Petersburg Times, and "Money Section" of the Tampa Tribune are all good sources of information on business and the economy in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan area.

Most Popular Jobs in Tampa, 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 nurses22,54061,370$42,890 - 83,00024%56%
2Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products14,68058,200$26,310 - 97,2708%51%
3Accountants and auditors12,53059,270$34,750 - 89,50018%79%
4Elementary school teachers, except special education10,78052,300$35,260 - 76,41014%95%
5Teachers and instructors, all other7,95030,790$16,270 - 56,5109%54%
6Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education5,84056,050$37,150 - 80,9406%96%
7Lawyers5,830114,850$44,390 - 11%99%
8Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products5,78074,280$32,130 - 130,55012%51%
9Management analysts4,92076,410$36,130 - 137,82022%78%
10Middle school teachers, except special and vocational education4,88053,840$36,520 - 77,34011%95%
11Computer software engineers, applications4,73079,950$43,120 - 127,23045%85%
12Computer systems analysts4,62073,260$41,900 - 108,50029%68%
13Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists4,40039,140$26,500 - 52,70018%56%
14Financial managers4,380107,900$61,090 - 165,12013%60%
15Computer programmers4,14070,480$40,430 - 104,9100%73%
16Computer software engineers, systems software3,34079,710$52,370 - 110,45028%85%
17Chief executives3,270173,400$86,130 - 2%65%
18Pharmacists3,220101,300$83,940 - 127,22022%97%
19Network systems and data communications analysts3,02071,850$43,820 - 104,64053%57%
20Public relations specialists2,78058,930$29,240 - 88,46018%81%
21Sales managers2,680127,580$58,070 - 10%69%
22Civil engineers2,56077,000$46,410 - 110,73018%87%
23Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents2,54063,110$30,450 - 103,43025%67%
24Personal financial advisors2,51060,520$26,600 - 104,38041%81%
25Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation2,50049,940$29,350 - 82,6605%58%
26Self-enrichment education teachers2,49038,920$19,450 - 66,43023%54%
27Network and computer systems administrators2,44066,850$39,810 - 102,71027%50%
28Sales and related workers, all other2,35036,060$22,180 - 51,46014%62%
29Training and development specialists2,22052,820$32,390 - 81,45018%56%
30Child, family, and school social workers2,11040,860$25,710 - 62,74019%77%
31Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other2,09053,650$34,150 - 81,06017%56%
32Graphic designers2,07038,330$24,320 - 55,90010%55%
33Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school1,96056,090$39,510 - 78,76020%87%
34Medical and clinical laboratory technologists1,88051,670$37,610 - 66,79012%51%
35Managers, all other1,88090,550$46,140 - 148,0707%55%
36Financial specialists, all other1,86054,390$34,940 - 82,06012%50%
37Social and human service assistants1,74027,520$15,760 - 40,52034%58%
38Industrial engineers1,64064,340$37,550 - 94,34020%74%
39Physical therapists1,56076,570$41,910 - 108,89027%89%
40Computer and information systems managers1,550117,450$71,860 - 16%73%
41Electrical engineers1,53075,180$46,980 - 105,6406%81%
42Financial analysts1,52061,640$37,320 - 94,04034%87%
43Educational, vocational, and school counselors1,50055,410$30,590 - 84,65013%73%
44Database administrators1,41069,310$41,630 - 108,97029%72%
45Medical and clinical laboratory technicians1,36033,070$23,690 - 46,97015%51%
46Market research analysts1,33058,130$26,270 - 99,17020%82%
47Medical and health services managers1,250101,020$55,620 - 16%57%
48Advertising sales agents1,24047,840$24,780 - 84,92020%56%
49Insurance underwriters1,23055,670$34,910 - 80,9006%53%
50Librarians1,17057,400$36,860 - 83,4804%85%
51Coaches and scouts1,15040,630$20,990 - 62,06015%60%
52Marketing managers1,100111,990$54,280 - 14%69%
53Detectives and criminal investigators1,09063,270$41,850 - 91,42017%54%
54Operations research analysts1,07053,980$34,510 - 79,79011%71%
55Architects, except landscape and naval1,06070,940$38,930 - 111,32018%88%
56Education, training, and library workers, all other1,04052,170$17,540 - 90,91011%79%
57Community and social service specialists, all other1,02038,780$23,640 - 59,98025%58%
58Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other93062,650$39,790 - 97,57012%94%
59Special education teachers, middle school91054,490$38,930 - 75,81016%87%
60Medical and public health social workers89041,390$24,600 - 60,38024%77%
61Mechanical engineers89066,930$45,850 - 96,3904%78%
62Dentists, general880141,650$58,770 - 9%100%
63Instructional coordinators87048,490$26,090 - 83,06023%79%
64Physician assistants81077,260$52,780 - 104,87027%67%
65Computer specialists, all other79067,710$41,840 - 99,30015%68%
66Engineers, all other78077,630$41,940 - 116,4506%82%
67Occupational therapists76080,180$59,010 - 104,07023%90%
68Speech-language pathologists76071,450$43,310 - 102,64011%98%
69Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists75052,750$34,280 - 76,65018%56%
70Meeting and convention planners73040,300$28,980 - 54,06020%67%
71Special education teachers, secondary school73054,230$38,400 - 76,2009%87%
72Editors73063,610$26,510 - 137,4302%81%
73Engineering managers730109,570$64,000 - 160,7707%84%
74Environmental scientists and specialists, including health72053,330$34,980 - 79,44025%93%
75Education administrators, elementary and secondary school71084,980$69,710 - 106,9408%78%
76Private detectives and investigators71040,740$27,510 - 54,98018%52%
77Counselors, all other68034,720$24,520 - 51,39017%73%
78Sales engineers64073,340$45,600 - 114,0109%79%
79Vocational education teachers, secondary school63057,340$41,130 - 81,3800%96%
80Credit analysts62049,380$25,420 - 74,6502%60%
81Mental health counselors60035,900$26,820 - 48,11030%73%
82Surveyors57059,000$26,740 - 101,90024%82%
83Producers and directors56085,360$25,940 - 11%75%
84Mental health and substance abuse social workers55030,460$20,200 - 42,14030%77%
85Veterinarians53097,040$51,870 - 160,46035%100%
86Urban and regional planners53064,160$43,370 - 87,26015%92%
87Substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors52039,820$26,830 - 62,44034%73%
88Electronics engineers, except computer50085,220$56,220 - 124,6504%81%
89Medical scientists, except epidemiologists49067,340$34,350 - 127,55020%99%
90Interior designers47043,840$17,920 - 76,68020%55%
91Health educators46043,310$20,000 - 66,90026%58%
92Floral designers45019,480$16,060 - 25,7100%55%
93Budget analysts45065,000$43,290 - 95,2507%78%
94Rehabilitation counselors44035,630$26,460 - 49,34023%73%
95Clinical, counseling, and school psychologists44065,840$42,550 - 87,31016%99%
96Environmental engineers42065,300$42,470 - 99,66025%86%
97Social scientists and related workers, all other42071,970$47,270 - 99,3105%90%
98Clergy41041,880$20,420 - 68,01019%75%
99Merchandise displayers and window trimmers41027,070$16,530 - 40,44011%55%
100Occupational health and safety specialists39060,110$40,060 - 83,4808%72%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Retail salespersons39,39027,910$15,660 - 48,31012%25%
2Cashiers34,06017,820$14,670 - 22,440-2%10%
3Customer service representatives33,77031,020$21,690 - 42,06025%22%
4Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food26,79017,200$14,680 - 20,64018%5%
5Office clerks, general25,88025,360$15,570 - 37,32013%19%
6Waiters and waitresses25,86020,270$14,600 - 29,56011%14%
7Stock clerks and order fillers23,55021,280$15,240 - 30,160-7%8%
8Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive21,71026,860$16,270 - 38,5101%18%
9Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand20,17023,890$15,730 - 33,2902%5%
10Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks18,39032,090$21,540 - 44,47013%16%
11Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners16,76021,100$15,350 - 29,86015%4%
12Executive secretaries and administrative assistants14,54037,790$25,370 - 52,64015%18%
13Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants14,32023,800$18,460 - 30,53018%7%
14First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers14,02046,870$27,540 - 68,6106%29%
15Sales representatives, services, all other12,64054,920$27,280 - 93,07028%48%
16Receptionists and information clerks12,48024,780$16,890 - 32,54017%13%
17Business operations specialists, all other11,93064,710$35,660 - 101,65021%49%
18Landscaping and groundskeeping workers11,16022,550$16,200 - 31,42018%6%
19Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer11,01035,310$22,700 - 50,90010%4%
20Maintenance and repair workers, general9,80030,500$18,610 - 44,81010%6%
21Maids and housekeeping cleaners9,79018,580$14,970 - 23,85013%5%
22Security guards9,68021,300$15,920 - 28,29017%13%
23First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers9,33043,350$23,850 - 68,5704%25%
24Cooks, restaurant9,26022,810$17,050 - 30,18012%5%
25General and operations managers8,400101,390$45,230 - 2%48%
26Construction laborers8,36024,930$17,390 - 33,63011%5%
27Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses7,95040,650$32,050 - 51,07014%7%
28First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers7,87057,780$34,970 - 85,2909%10%
29Telemarketers7,73023,980$15,460 - 32,300-9%14%
30Truck drivers, light or delivery services7,63028,070$16,740 - 46,4508%4%
31Insurance sales agents6,99061,590$26,440 - 124,59013%45%
32Automotive service technicians and mechanics6,96034,930$19,240 - 51,91014%4%
33Food preparation workers6,92020,410$15,060 - 27,78015%7%
34Carpenters6,80034,490$20,980 - 51,77010%6%
35Teacher assistants6,77022,740$15,710 - 31,16010%18%
36Child care workers6,66018,880$15,010 - 24,37018%15%
37Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks6,16025,820$16,920 - 37,0004%6%
38Home health aides5,90022,880$17,000 - 29,97049%7%
39Team assemblers5,72024,940$16,640 - 36,0000%5%
40First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers5,57032,640$20,980 - 47,70011%14%
41Packers and packagers, hand5,45019,190$14,820 - 25,750-11%3%
42Dishwashers5,34017,730$14,790 - 21,63010%3%
43Computer support specialists5,24042,740$25,410 - 66,24013%43%
44Loan officers5,06057,950$31,400 - 95,52012%49%
45Medical assistants4,95027,220$21,050 - 35,61035%10%
46Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators4,87054,940$33,270 - 81,2609%47%
47Bill and account collectors4,80030,970$22,880 - 40,01023%13%
48Electricians4,76037,900$26,950 - 50,2007%7%
49Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers4,65035,950$22,950 - 50,5509%3%
50Tellers4,60025,000$18,490 - 32,58014%16%
51Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists4,42023,440$15,190 - 34,57012%6%
52Construction and related workers, all other4,39032,670$22,480 - 46,1209%4%
53Order clerks4,17029,000$20,200 - 40,070-23%16%
54Police and sheriff's patrol officers4,10054,090$39,210 - 73,23011%33%
55Counter and rental clerks4,04022,840$15,440 - 35,74023%16%
56Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop3,88018,740$14,740 - 24,70010%17%
57Physicians and surgeons, all other3,810190,270$98,180 - 0%0%
58Real estate sales agents3,810 11%45%
59Pharmacy technicians3,78026,790$18,430 - 35,61032%16%
60Driver/sales workers3,72024,980$14,710 - 42,260-4%4%
61Bartenders3,71019,420$14,600 - 26,54011%17%
62First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers3,65052,500$31,370 - 79,390-4%15%
63Cooks, fast food3,64016,870$14,510 - 20,9208%5%
64Billing and posting clerks and machine operators3,62030,280$21,700 - 40,3004%15%
65First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers3,53053,730$32,530 - 80,3507%13%
66Medical secretaries3,50028,810$21,470 - 38,49017%18%
67Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers3,49017,670$14,550 - 23,58012%6%
68Recreation workers3,30025,200$16,280 - 38,44013%47%
69Postal service mail carriers3,270 1%11%
70Data entry keyers3,25027,530$20,250 - 37,650-4%18%
71Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators3,24031,690$23,460 - 42,1908%3%
72File clerks3,17024,950$16,080 - 37,450-40%20%
73First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers3,16080,810$36,520 - 145,7104%38%
74Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop3,15017,650$14,670 - 22,24010%8%
75Amusement and recreation attendants3,08016,930$14,530 - 20,67024%22%
76Paralegals and legal assistants3,07048,850$30,430 - 66,78022%45%
77Cleaners of vehicles and equipment2,99020,670$14,860 - 29,91014%3%
78Assemblers and fabricators, all other2,99021,580$15,210 - 30,870-8%5%
79Preschool teachers, except special education2,97026,170$17,370 - 41,83026%43%
80Industrial truck and tractor operators2,92026,150$18,520 - 35,990-1%2%
81Loan interviewers and clerks2,89031,720$22,280 - 44,7200%24%
82Helpers--production workers2,86023,120$15,150 - 32,6900%4%
83Insurance claims and policy processing clerks2,85034,770$24,650 - 47,9500%22%
84Legal secretaries2,84037,410$26,020 - 51,87012%18%
85Bus drivers, school2,83026,720$21,230 - 34,5109%4%
86Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers2,81028,620$18,780 - 40,020-26%6%
87Packaging and filling machine operators and tenders2,78023,900$15,770 - 32,910-4%5%
88Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks2,73032,800$19,160 - 43,7901%29%
89Correctional officers and jailers2,70047,460$32,430 - 65,10017%11%
90Painters, construction and maintenance2,66034,440$25,070 - 47,65012%6%
91Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters2,65035,220$22,180 - 48,24011%4%
92All other information and record clerks2,64033,250$22,200 - 47,000-12%21%
93Telecommunications line installers and repairers2,61048,880$27,440 - 63,3705%8%
94Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products2,48053,860$32,860 - 81,2400%42%
95Construction managers2,47091,470$51,260 - 147,71016%29%
96Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers2,44028,230$18,360 - 40,510-6%14%
97Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks2,38020,140$16,250 - 25,86017%14%
98Roofers2,31031,800$22,190 - 45,29014%3%
99Cost estimators2,25054,400$28,220 - 86,05019%32%
100Radiologic technologists and technicians2,11053,110$34,880 - 72,53015%25%
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Argosy University
Tampa, Florida
  • Programs: Business And Management, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Religion And Philosophy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
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DeVry University
Tampa, Florida
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DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management
Tampa, Florida
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Everest University
Tampa, Florida
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
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Fortis College
Tampa, Florida
  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Production Trades, Science, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
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ITT Technical Institute
Tampa, Florida
  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Law, Media, Medical Administration, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Real Estate And Construction Management, Security And Law Enforcement
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International Academy of Design and Technology
Tampa, Florida
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Keiser Career College
Tampa, Florida
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Keiser University Campus
Tampa, Florida
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Meridian Career Institute
Tampa, Florida

Sanford Brown Institute
Tampa, Florida
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South University Campus
Tampa, Florida
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Southwest Florida College
Tampa, Florida
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Strayer University
Tampa, Florida
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The Art Institutes
Tampa, Florida
  • Programs: Architecture And Planning, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Drama And Performing Arts, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Media, Music, Photography And Commercial Art
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Ultimate Medical Academy
Tampa, Florida
  • Programs: Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine
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University of Phoenix
Tampa, Florida
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Jobs More Common Near Tampa Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Travel guides22,73017021.9
Motorboat operators30,01012015.4
Construction and related workers, all other32,6704,39012.6
Power distributors and dispatchers63,3001906.9
Ophthalmic laboratory technicians26,8301,2005.9
Medical appliance technicians30,3702805.8
Farm and home management advisors40,9401105.5
Recreational vehicle service technicians38,2802205.1
Entertainers and performers, sports and related workers, all other 2404.6
Helpers--roofers22,2304704.5
Helpers, construction trades, all other25,3907504.4
Fiberglass laminators and fabricators28,0405504.4
Hydrologists71,6301904.4
Court reporters31,0404304.2
Health diagnosing and treating practitioners, all other62,6509304
Motorboat mechanics44,4003304
Graders and sorters, agricultural products16,8907004
Helpers--painters, paperhangers, plasterers, and stucco masons21,8704703.8
Private detectives and investigators40,7407103.7
Ship engineers60,0102503.6
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment40,1601903.6
Psychiatric technicians23,6109303.5
Pest control workers28,6001,9503.5
Security and fire alarm systems installers35,2801,8603.5
Counselors, all other34,7206803.5
Tree trimmers and pruners37,1102903.3
Coil winders, tapers, and finishers24,2303103.1
Elevator installers and repairers51,7404903.1
Therapists, all other51,1602803.1
Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary69,1101003.1
Pharmacy aides19,0001,1003
Surveying and mapping technicians33,2901,8302.9
Insulation workers, mechanical30,0105402.8
Forensic science technicians47,9901802.8
Glaziers32,2809402.8
Personal care and service workers, all other20,9501,3702.7
Electronic home entertainment equipment installers and repairers29,6007002.7
Helpers--brickmasons, blockmasons, stonemasons, and tile and marble setters23,7301,1202.7
Medical equipment preparers24,6009702.7
Electrical and electronics drafters47,1507602.6
Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers32,9803202.6
Telemarketers23,9807,7302.6
Real estate sales agents 3,8102.5
Outdoor power equipment and other small engine mechanics31,0403102.5
Vocational education teachers, middle school57,5001802.5
Pesticide handlers, sprayers, and applicators, vegetation29,5702202.5
Plant and system operators, all other43,1601302.4
Podiatrists103,2101502.4
Sailors and marine oilers38,7005502.3
Motorcycle mechanics33,9001602.3

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

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Producers and directors85,3601.5560
Appraisers and assessors of real estate75,9001.47800
Social and community service managers78,5701.38260
Food preparation and serving related workers, all other29,7601.37410
Interpreters and translators54,8901.36360
Wholesale and retail buyers, except farm products68,0801.34690
Legislators46,9601.32110
Administrative services managers96,0501.321,290
Sales managers127,5801.32,680
Editors63,6101.28730
Education, training, and library workers, all other52,1701.271,040
Advertising and promotions managers106,3101.26130
Correctional officers and jailers47,4601.262,700
Physical therapist assistants55,7101.22670
Food service managers58,6901.211,760
Adult literacy, remedial education, and GED teachers and instructors54,6701.21360
Purchasing managers106,7101.2350
Compensation and benefits managers107,3601.19280
Medical and health services managers101,0201.191,250
Occupational therapists80,1801.19760
Photographers37,6301.19350
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers95,6401.19380
Occupational therapist assistants56,9101.17210
Motorboat mechanics44,4001.17330
Chiropractors91,9901.17220
Public relations specialists58,9301.172,780
Financial managers107,9001.164,380
Computer and information systems managers117,4501.161,550
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers80,8101.163,160
Chefs and head cooks46,8901.16870
First-line supervisors/managers of police and detectives83,9801.15290
Public relations managers99,6301.15270
Chief executives173,4001.153,270
Retail salespersons27,9101.1439,390
Paralegals and legal assistants48,8501.143,070
Education administrators, postsecondary101,5101.14130
Coaches and scouts40,6301.141,150
Property, real estate, and community association managers60,7001.131,360
Broadcast technicians40,1501.13320
Media and communication equipment workers, all other63,7601.13170
Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks32,8001.132,730
Medical equipment repairers49,3601.13370
Sailors and marine oilers38,7001.12550
Veterinarians97,0401.12530
Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school56,0901.121,960
Lawyers114,8501.125,830
Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians26,9001.12180
First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers43,3501.129,330
Opticians, dispensing38,0901.12540
Tree trimmers and pruners37,1101.12290

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