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What These Numbers Are — and Aren't
The wage figures below come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) survey, May 2025. They are median or top-earner figures for a whole metro area and job title. They are not a personalized salary offer, and they don't guarantee what any one employer will pay you.
The Numbers Available Right Now
- Chef or head cook, Orlando: median pay $61,390 — BLS OES, May 2025 · Chef / head cook
- Lodging manager, Miami–Fort Lauderdale: median pay $76,860 — BLS OES, May 2025 · Lodging manager
- Server (waiter/waitress), Florida: top 10% of earners make $63,580, and BLS counts reported tips in that figure — BLS OES, May 2025 · Server (waiter / waitress)
How to Read a Median or a Top-10% Figure
A median means half of workers in that job and metro earn more, and half earn less. A top-10% figure, like the server number above, tells you what the highest earners make — not a typical or guaranteed amount. Neither figure is a prediction for you personally.
What This Data Can Help You Do
- See a realistic range for a job title in your metro area before an interview.
- Ask informed questions about how an offer compares to citywide data.
- Understand that tipped-position pay (like server pay) includes reported tips, not just hourly wage.
What This Data Cannot Do
It cannot tell you what a specific employer will offer, guarantee any pay outcome, or replace legal, tax, or career advice. HospitalityPayFL does not provide legal, tax, or career advice, and does not guarantee employment or pay outcomes. For decisions about a job offer or contract, confirm details with the employer or a qualified professional.
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What to Do Next
This is general information, not legal, tax, or career advice. The free tool reads your own document or numbers — such as an offer letter or job posting — and compares them against this BLS wage data for your metro area and job title. Always confirm any figure with the employer or a qualified professional before you rely on it.