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Urologists in Florida

Want to work as an Urologists in Florida? Here’s what the data says. All physicians not listed separately.

What do Urologists Make in Florida?

State-level wage data is not available for this occupation in Florida. See national-level wages below.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, urologists earn a median of $119,720 per year ($57.56/hour).

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 2,988,710 urologists in the U.S.. In Florida alone, about 22,370 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 4,060 urologists.

Top Florida Metros for Urologists

The largest metro-area employers of urologists in Florida.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	7,340	n/a
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	4,820	n/a
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL	2,080	n/a
Jacksonville, FL	1,740	n/a
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL	890	n/a
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL	780	n/a
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL	540	n/a
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL	540	n/a
Gainesville, FL	510	n/a
Tallahassee, FL	370	$229,420
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL	350	n/a
Naples-Marco Island, FL	340	n/a
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL	270	n/a
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL	240	n/a
Ocala, FL	240	n/a
Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL	140	$231,410
Punta Gorda, FL	130	n/a
Wildwood-The Villages, FL	130	n/a
Port St. Lucie, FL	120	n/a
Homosassa Springs, FL	80	n/a
Sebring, FL	70	$206,340

Top States for Urologists Employment

The table below shows the states where the most urologists work.

State	Number Employed
Texas	32,740
Florida	22,370
Ohio	21,770
California	20,750
Illinois	18,680
Pennsylvania	17,780
Michigan	14,570
North Carolina	14,510
New York	13,280
Maryland	9,800
Massachusetts	7,890
New Jersey	7,840
Virginia	7,680
Georgia	6,790
Washington	6,350
South Carolina	6,020
Missouri	5,230
Wisconsin	5,180
Arizona	5,150
Indiana	5,070

Highest-Paying States for Urologists

These states pay the most for urologists.

State	Annual Median Salary
New Jersey	$238,870
New York	$237,710
North Carolina	$236,970
Utah	$232,740
Delaware	$232,180
Ohio	$231,300
Rhode Island	$229,340
West Virginia	$228,680
Connecticut	$227,720
Arizona	$223,680

Skills

Key urologists skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Top abilities for urologists, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Diagnose or treat diseases or disorders of genitourinary organs and tracts including erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, incontinence, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, urethral stones, or premature ejaculation.
• Examine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines or fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury.
• Order and interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening, to detect prostate cancer.
• Document or review patients' histories.
• Prescribe or administer antibiotics, antiseptics, or compresses to treat infection or injury.
• Treat urologic disorders using alternatives to traditional surgery such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopy, or laser techniques.
• Provide urology consultation to physicians or other health care professionals.
• Treat lower urinary tract dysfunctions using equipment such as diathermy machines, catheters, cystoscopes, or radium emanation tubes.
• Direct the work of nurses, residents, or other staff to provide patient care.
• Perform abdominal, pelvic, or retroperitoneal surgeries.
• Prescribe medications to treat patients with erectile dysfunction (ED), infertility, or ejaculation problems.
• Refer patients to specialists when condition exceeds experience, expertise, or scope of practice.

Work Activities

• Documenting/Recording Information
• Assisting and Caring for Others
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Processing Information
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Getting Information
• Analyzing Data or Information
• Working with Computers
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: eClinicalWorks EHR software In-demand technologies: Epic Systems

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• Medicine
• Medical Science

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Related Careers

Careers similar to urologists include:

• Chiropractors
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
• Physician Assistants
• Nurse Practitioners
• Anesthesiologists
• Cardiologists

Also Known As

Acute Care Physician, DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician), General Urologist, MD (Medical Doctor), Male Infertility Specialist, Neurourologist, Owner, Pediatric Urologist, Physician, Practicing Urologist, Surgeon, Urologic Surgeon, Urologist, Urology MD (Urology Medical Doctor), Urology Physician.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 29-1229.03