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# Jobs in Pensacola, FL — Salary & Top Employers

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**Open jobs:** 1,836

**Hiring momentum:** +4.3% — 49 new postings in the last 28 days vs 47 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 2,747
- Median salary: $47K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $36K – $69K
- Remote share: 4.8%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 2,747 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Pensacola, FL runs 33% below the United States median ($47K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Pensacola, FL: Hospitals and Health Care (19% of all postings), followed by Retail and Diversified Financial Services.
- New postings for Pensacola, FL held steady in the last 28 days (49 vs 47 in the 28 days before).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Pensacola, FL

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 533 | $48K |
| Retail | 303 | $34K |
| Financial Services | 253 | — |
| Restaurants | 211 | — |
| Wholesale Building Materials | 98 | — |
| Food & Beverage Services | 79 | $33K |
| Construction | 74 | — |
| Law Enforcement | 60 | $48K |
| Consumer Services | 55 | $52K |
| Real Estate | 53 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Pensacola, FL

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 106 | $33K |
| Registered Nurse | 102 | — |
| CDL Driver | 82 | — |
| Delivery Driver | 79 | — |
| Assistant Manager | 70 | — |
| General Manager | 57 | — |
| Restaurant Team Member | 53 | — |
| Customer Service Representative | 50 | — |
| Researcher / Research Associate | 49 | — |
| Sales Representative | 43 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Pensacola, FL

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 173 |
| [AutoZone Jobs & Careers — Auto Parts Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/autozone?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 38 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 23 employers filed 53 petitions; 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Pensacola, FL

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| University Of West Florida | 9 | — |
| STE Pensacola Aerospace | 6 | — |
| Benson Regional Aire Group | 28 | — |
| Job Aire Group Inc. | 13 | — |
| Cytiva | 4 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Pensacola, FL?

Military and defense, healthcare, and tourism are Pensacola's three dominant employment sectors. NAS Pensacola and associated defense contractors account for a substantial share of the regional economy, alongside growing healthcare and hospitality employment.
### What salaries are typical for jobs in Pensacola, FL?

Pensacola salaries are moderate by Florida standards. Defense and government roles offer stable, benefits-rich compensation, while healthcare positions at Baptist Health and Ascension pay competitively. Tourism wages are seasonal and entry-level heavy.
### Who are the top employers in Pensacola, FL?

Naval Air Station Pensacola, Baptist Health Care, Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital, and Escambia County government are the largest employers. Defense contractors and healthcare systems together account for a large share of professional employment in the region.
### Are remote jobs available in Pensacola, FL?

Remote positions exist in Pensacola, particularly in defense contracting, IT, and administrative roles. Many NAS-affiliated contractors and healthcare systems offer hybrid arrangements for non-operational staff.
### How do I find jobs across Northwest Florida from Pensacola?

Navigate to the Florida jobs page from here to search statewide, or look for nearby Panhandle city listings. Pensacola connects to the Gulf Coast corridor including Fort Walton Beach and Panama City employment markets.
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