This week in Tampa Bay: the 2027 list launches
Tampa Bay’s hottest jobs pay close to national rates, and in one case more. Medical and health services managers earn a median of $124,980 here, above the national figure, and the metro employs 14,230 software developers at a $130,450 median. For a faster way into cybersecurity, St. Petersburg College offers a certificate, an associate and a bachelor’s path.
- A career-switch standout: health services managers earn $124,980 in Tampa Bay vs. $123,860 nationally, with 7,000 employed locally. It’s a natural next step from operations or customer service.
- Who’s recruiting: BayCare and Tampa General Hospital both have dedicated hiring pages for advanced practice providers (NPs and PAs), and St. Petersburg-based Raymond James hires for IT and security.
- Free hiring events: CareerSource Tampa Bay keeps a running calendar of local hiring events.
Top jobs in Tampa right now
The national jobs that pay best and are hiring most in Tampa Bay.
| Job | Tampa median | U.S. median | Local jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $130,450 | $135,980 | 14,230 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,120 | $132,300 | 4,180 |
| Physician Assistant | $127,820 | $135,880 | 1,420 |
| Medical & Health Services Manager | $124,980 | $123,860 | 7,000 |
| Information Security Analyst | $118,970 | $129,180 | 2,460 |
| Data Scientist | $109,990 | $120,230 | 1,730 |
| Solar Installer | $51,170 | $53,140 | n/a |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025, annual median wages and employment for the metro area. Wind turbine technician data isn’t published for this metro.
Who’s hiring in Tampa
Employers actively recruiting for jobs on the 2027 list. Employers can get featured here.
Where to train near Tampa
Past updates
Edition launch
Tampa Bay edition goes live with May 2025 local pay data for 7 of the first 8 jobs on the national list.
FAQ
What are the highest-paying jobs in Tampa for 2027?
Among the jobs on our 2027 list, software developers ($130,450), nurse practitioners ($128,120) and physician assistants ($127,820) have the highest median pay in the Tampa Bay metro, based on BLS May 2025 data.
What jobs in Tampa don’t require a degree?
Solar installers start with a high school diploma and on-the-job training (Tampa Bay median: $51,170). In tech, St. Petersburg College’s cybersecurity certificate is a shorter path into IT security than a four-year degree.
How often is this page updated?
Every week, alongside the national Hottest Jobs for 2027 list.
Jazzy, Founder of Always Working
Jazzy runs the Always Working Career Center, with local job hubs in Detroit and Tampa Bay.
