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Average salary by job family in Port St. Lucie
| Management | $119,950 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $107,840 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $98,910 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $97,360 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $91,630 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $84,740 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $81,120 |
| Protective Service | $65,890 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $59,680 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,210 |
| Community and Social Service | $54,990 |
| Construction and Extraction | $53,970 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $53,010 |
| Production | $49,390 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,600 |
| Sales and Related | $46,630 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,570 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,540 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $39,220 |
| Personal Care and Service | $38,050 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $37,110 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $35,570 |
Highest-paying jobs in Port St. Lucie
- Surgeons, All Other$374,820
- Family Medicine Physicians$263,630
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$256,410
- Physicians, All Other$233,870
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$183,700
- Chief Executives$183,320
- Commercial Pilots$180,600
- Personal Financial Advisors$175,610
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$170,890
- Dentists, General$157,720
Most common jobs in Port St. Lucie and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 6,210 | $35,750 | $34,020 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,310 | $90,470 | $82,090 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,690 | $31,040 | $29,130 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 4,050 | $41,310 | $36,250 |
| Cashiers | 4,050 | $31,830 | $30,540 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,850 | $115,010 | $94,910 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,340 | $46,010 | $44,280 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,050 | $37,610 | $35,660 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,030 | $42,760 | $38,380 |
| Nursing Assistants | 2,680 | $38,730 | $37,690 |
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Cost of living in Port St. Lucie
Prices in the Port St. Lucie area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 100.2 for 2024. The average local salary of $59,230 therefore buys what $59,095 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $383,275, 5.3 times the median household income of $72,506.
$383,275typical home value
$72,506median household income
100.2BEA price parity
506,701metro population
Take-home pay in Port St. Lucie
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,730 | $30,889 | $2,574 |
| Median wage | $46,490 | $39,535 | $3,295 |
| Average wage | $59,230 | $49,771 | $4,148 |
| 75th percentile wage | $65,380 | $54,702 | $4,558 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Port St. Lucie
Management24 jobs
- Chief Executives$183K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$171K
- Financial Managers$157K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$156K
- Sales Managers$136K
- Marketing Managers$132K
- Human Resources Managers$127K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$118K
- Industrial Production Managers$117K
- General and Operations Managers$115K
- Natural Sciences Managers$112K
- Managers, All Other$111K
- Facilities Managers$105K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$102K
- Administrative Services Managers$100K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$100K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$97K
- Education Administrators, All Other$93K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$83K
- Funeral Home Managers$81K
- Social and Community Service Managers$78K
- Lodging Managers$77K
- Food Service Managers$73K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$55K
Legal4 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical34 jobs
- Surgeons, All Other$375K
- Family Medicine Physicians$264K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$256K
- Physicians, All Other$234K
- Dentists, General$158K
- Veterinarians$139K
- Nurse Practitioners$131K
- Pharmacists$126K
- Physician Assistants$124K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$103K
- Physical Therapists$103K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$97K
- Dental Hygienists$92K
- Occupational Therapists$91K
- Registered Nurses$90K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$86K
- Paramedics$84K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$84K
- Respiratory Therapists$81K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$71K
- Surgical Technologists$68K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62K
- Opticians, Dispensing$59K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$51K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$49K
- Medical Records Specialists$47K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$44K
- Psychiatric Technicians$42K
- Dietetic Technicians$36K
Computer and Mathematical12 jobs
- Software Developers$133K
- Computer Network Architects$124K
- Information Security Analysts$119K
- Data Scientists$102K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$102K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$100K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$100K
- Computer Systems Analysts$96K
- Computer Programmers$90K
- Operations Research Analysts$83K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$74K
- Computer User Support Specialists$63K
Architecture and Engineering11 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$133K
- Industrial Engineers$105K
- Mechanical Engineers$104K
- Engineers, All Other$104K
- Civil Engineers$103K
- Electrical Engineers$99K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$95K
- Surveyors$78K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$66K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$53K
Business and Financial Operations20 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$176K
- Management Analysts$108K
- Project Management Specialists$95K
- Accountants and Auditors$86K
- Loan Officers$84K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$83K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$80K
- Compliance Officers$79K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$77K
- Cost Estimators$77K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$76K
- Fundraisers$75K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$72K
- Human Resources Specialists$70K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$70K
- Training and Development Specialists$67K
- Logisticians$65K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$64K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$58K
- Tax Preparers$52K
Life, Physical, and Social Science9 jobs
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$112K
- School Psychologists$88K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$85K
- Urban and Regional Planners$85K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$67K
- Biological Technicians$63K
- Conservation Scientists$59K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$53K
Protective Service13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$118K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$116K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$95K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$81K
- Firefighters$76K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$59K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$52K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$41K
- Security Guards$38K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36K
- School Bus Monitors$36K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media8 jobs
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair22 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$91K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$75K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$71K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$63K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$63K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$62K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$60K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$57K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$54K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$53K
- Riggers$51K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$50K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$47K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$35K
Community and Social Service12 jobs
- Healthcare Social Workers$68K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63K
- Health Education Specialists$59K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58K
- Social Workers, All Other$55K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$54K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$52K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$52K
- Clergy$51K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$48K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$43K
Construction and Extraction19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$69K
- Electricians$57K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$56K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$55K
- Fence Erectors$54K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$54K
- Tile and Stone Setters$54K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52K
- Carpenters$51K
- Roofers$51K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$50K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48K
- Pipelayers$47K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$46K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$45K
- Construction Laborers$44K
- Helpers--Electricians$42K
- Helpers--Carpenters$41K
Educational Instruction and Library21 jobs
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$70K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66K
- Instructional Coordinators$65K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$57K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$56K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$56K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$56K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$55K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$54K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$51K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$47K
- Library Technicians$47K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$47K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$42K
- Tutors$39K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$37K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35K
Production27 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$106K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$62K
- Machinists$60K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$55K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$50K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$46K
- Printing Press Operators$45K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$45K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$44K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$44K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$42K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$40K
- Production Workers, All Other$40K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$39K
- Helpers--Production Workers$39K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36K
- Bakers$36K
- Food Batchmakers$36K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33K
Office and Administrative Support37 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$64K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Postal Service Clerks$61K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$59K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$58K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$56K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$55K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$52K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$50K
- Procurement Clerks$50K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$48K
- Order Clerks$48K
- Bill and Account Collectors$48K
- Data Entry Keyers$47K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$47K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$47K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$46K
- Office Clerks, General$46K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$46K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45K
- Tellers$45K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$45K
- File Clerks$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$43K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$41K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$41K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34K
Sales and Related16 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$104K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$89K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$80K
- Real Estate Brokers$78K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$73K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$69K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$69K
- Insurance Sales Agents$65K
- Advertising Sales Agents$60K
- Travel Agents$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$53K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$47K
- Parts Salespersons$43K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$42K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Cashiers$32K
Transportation and Material Moving18 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$181K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$49K
- Bus Drivers, School$48K
- Light Truck Drivers$47K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$41K
- Driver/Sales Workers$38K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$36K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34K
- Parking Attendants$34K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$29K
Healthcare Support12 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$71K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$69K
- Massage Therapists$53K
- Dental Assistants$47K
- Phlebotomists$45K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$44K
- Medical Assistants$44K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$39K
- Nursing Assistants$39K
- Physical Therapist Aides$36K
- Orderlies$36K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56K
- Pest Control Workers$47K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$42K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$40K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
Personal Care and Service15 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$54K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46K
- Residential Advisors$43K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$41K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$39K
- Concierges$38K
- Recreation Workers$38K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36K
- Childcare Workers$34K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$31K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46K
- Waiters and Waitresses$41K
- Bartenders$40K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Food Preparation Workers$36K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$36K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Cooks, Short Order$34K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$33K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$32K
- Dishwashers$32K
- Cooks, Fast Food$31K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
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Salary in Port St. Lucie: questions
What is a good salary in Port St. Lucie?
Half of all workers in the Port St. Lucie metro earn less than $46,490 and the average is $59,230. Earning more than $65,380 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Port St. Lucie to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $69,929, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.2).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Port St. Lucie?
Surgeons, All Other ($374,820), Family Medicine Physicians ($263,630), General Internal Medicine Physicians ($256,410).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Port St. Lucie, FL (38940), all occupations and 358 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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