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MBA-Relevant Salaries in Tampa
What the roles MBAs target actually pay in the Tampa metro area — source-labeled BLS wage benchmarks, adjusted for what it costs to live there.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) (May 2024 estimates (published April 2025)), Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL; cost-of-living from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities by Metropolitan Statistical Area (MARPP) (2024). Occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-specific outcomes.
- Roles benchmarked
- 17
- MBA-relevant occupations
- Median wage span
- $75,210–$168,470
- across roles
- Highest median
- $168,470
- Computer and Information Systems Managers
- Cost of living
- 100.9
- price level (U.S. = 100)
What MBA-relevant roles pay in Tampa
Median wage and cost-of-living-adjusted value for each occupation. Open a role for its full percentile range and metro ranking.
| Role (occupation) | Median annual | Cost-of-living adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers SOC 11-3021 | $168,470 | $166,984 |
| Financial Managers SOC 11-3031 | $157,480 | $156,091 |
| Human Resources Managers SOC 11-3121 | $140,400 | $139,161 |
| Sales Managers SOC 11-2022 | $132,010 | $130,845 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers SOC 11-9111 | $124,980 | $123,877 |
| Industrial Production Managers SOC 11-3051 | $119,360 | $118,307 |
| Data Scientists SOC 15-2051 | $109,990 | $109,020 |
| General and Operations Managers SOC 11-1021 | $103,670 | $102,755 |
| Budget Analysts SOC 13-2031 | $99,370 | $98,493 |
| Project Management Specialists SOC 13-1082 | $97,780 | $96,917 |
| Management Analysts SOC 13-1111 | $95,840 | $94,995 |
| Personal Financial Advisors SOC 13-2052 | $82,580 | $81,852 |
| Operations Research Analysts SOC 15-2031 | $79,940 | $79,235 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts SOC 13-2051 | $79,910 | $79,205 |
| Accountants and Auditors SOC 13-2011 | $78,990 | $78,293 |
| Logisticians SOC 13-1081 | $77,630 | $76,945 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists SOC 13-1161 | $75,210 | $74,547 |
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Cost of living and Tampa pay
Nominal wages in the Tampa area reflect its industry mix and cost of living. A higher headline number in an expensive metro does not automatically mean a better financial outcome — housing and everyday costs claim more of it. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure so you can compare purchasing power, not just headline pay.
Frequently asked questions
What do MBA-relevant roles pay in Tampa?
Across the 17 MBA-relevant occupations benchmarked for the Tampa metro area, median annual wages span roughly $75,210 to $168,470. These are BLS OEWS occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-graduate-specific outcomes. The highest-median role here is Computer and Information Systems Managers at $168,470.
Is Tampa an expensive place to earn these salaries?
The Tampa area overall price level is 100.9 against a U.S. average of 100 — close to the national average. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure.
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