Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Florida | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $79,250 | $86,427 | -8% |
| Median hourly wage | $38.10 | $41.55 | -8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $76,644.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $83,874 | $57,750 | $110,250 | 123 |
| Jacksonville | $73,490 | $50,600 | $96,600 | 95 |
The median annual salary for a Accountant in Florida is $79,250, or about $38.10 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Accountants is $86,427. Florida is -8% below the national median.
Entry-level accountants in Florida typically earn from $57,750 depending on the city and employer.
With 91,000 accountant jobs on record and a median salary of $79,250, Florida offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, accountants rank 171 of the 777 occupations reported in Florida — higher than 78% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Personal Financial Advisors at $100,970, Financial Risk Specialists at $99,900, Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes at $98,200 — all figures are median annual wages for Florida.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Florida has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 103.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, accountants rank 171 of the 777 occupations reported in Florida — higher than 78% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Florida | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Financial Advisors | $100,970 | $21,490 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $99,900 | $3,770 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | $98,200 | $870 |
| Project Management Specialists | $98,070 | $76,370 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $94,490 | $23,900 |
| Management Analysts | $88,610 | $71,060 |
Florida has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 103.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 777 occupations in Florida.