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Average salary by job family in Sebastian
| Management | $118,020 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $109,630 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $98,990 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $97,370 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $95,130 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $88,970 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $86,420 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $62,680 |
| Protective Service | $57,900 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $56,360 |
| Community and Social Service | $55,500 |
| Construction and Extraction | $54,950 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $54,090 |
| Production | $52,190 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $46,720 |
| Sales and Related | $45,650 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $41,460 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,960 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $39,010 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $37,600 |
| Personal Care and Service | $36,920 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $34,570 |
Highest-paying jobs in Sebastian
- Physicians, All Other$224,880
- Chief Executives$186,360
- Dentists, General$173,900
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$173,240
- Personal Financial Advisors$170,720
- Financial Managers$168,750
- Lawyers$155,530
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$152,280
- Veterinarians$147,580
- Sales Managers$146,100
Most common jobs in Sebastian and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 2,500 | $34,890 | $33,450 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,880 | $87,660 | $81,300 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,560 | $40,880 | $36,060 |
| Cashiers | 1,430 | $31,410 | $30,320 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,330 | $113,670 | $89,030 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,150 | $45,710 | $44,320 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | 1,130 | $38,050 | $36,500 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,130 | $36,440 | $35,690 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,110 | $30,640 | $28,720 |
| Nursing Assistants | 870 | $39,160 | $38,530 |
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Cost of living in Sebastian
Prices in the Sebastian area are 2% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 98.3 for 2024. The average local salary of $58,750 therefore buys what $59,761 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $365,819, 5.1 times the median household income of $71,049.
$365,819typical home value
$71,049median household income
98.3BEA price parity
163,856metro population
Take-home pay in Sebastian
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $35,480 | $30,688 | $2,557 |
| Median wage | $45,480 | $38,723 | $3,227 |
| Average wage | $58,750 | $49,385 | $4,115 |
| 75th percentile wage | $64,560 | $54,054 | $4,505 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Sebastian
Management19 jobs
- Chief Executives$186K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$173K
- Financial Managers$169K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$152K
- Sales Managers$146K
- Industrial Production Managers$133K
- Marketing Managers$130K
- Construction Managers$130K
- Human Resources Managers$129K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$125K
- General and Operations Managers$114K
- Facilities Managers$106K
- Managers, All Other$106K
- Administrative Services Managers$103K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$93K
- Food Service Managers$81K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$78K
- Social and Community Service Managers$76K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$72K
Legal2 jobs
Computer and Mathematical5 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical23 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$225K
- Dentists, General$174K
- Veterinarians$148K
- Pharmacists$129K
- Nurse Practitioners$126K
- Physician Assistants$124K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$100K
- Occupational Therapists$99K
- Physical Therapists$98K
- Dental Hygienists$95K
- Registered Nurses$88K
- Respiratory Therapists$82K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$82K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Surgical Technologists$63K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61K
- Opticians, Dispensing$58K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$53K
- Medical Records Specialists$49K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$47K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$45K
- Pharmacy Technicians$44K
Architecture and Engineering6 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science2 jobs
Business and Financial Operations20 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$171K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$116K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$96K
- Project Management Specialists$93K
- Accountants and Auditors$86K
- Management Analysts$86K
- Logisticians$83K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$82K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$81K
- Insurance Underwriters$80K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$80K
- Cost Estimators$79K
- Compliance Officers$78K
- Loan Officers$76K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$73K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$69K
- Human Resources Specialists$69K
- Tax Preparers$65K
- Training and Development Specialists$65K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$61K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media5 jobs
Protective Service7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$108K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$97K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$69K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$66K
- Firefighters$62K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$39K
- Security Guards$36K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair14 jobs
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$72K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$65K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$61K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$54K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$52K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$51K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$44K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$36K
Community and Social Service5 jobs
Construction and Extraction15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$68K
- Electricians$64K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$53K
- Glaziers$50K
- Tile and Stone Setters$50K
- Carpenters$50K
- Roofers$49K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$49K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$48K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$48K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$45K
- Construction Laborers$45K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$41K
Educational Instruction and Library10 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$76K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$62K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$56K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$56K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$54K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$53K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41K
- Tutors$40K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
Production12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$62K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$59K
- Machinists$59K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44K
- Printing Press Operators$43K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41K
- Production Workers, All Other$40K
- Bakers$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33K
Office and Administrative Support22 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$55K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$53K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$53K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$51K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$50K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50K
- Office Clerks, General$46K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$45K
- File Clerks$44K
- Tellers$44K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$40K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34K
Sales and Related12 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$140K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$83K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$80K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$67K
- Insurance Sales Agents$63K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$42K
- Parts Salespersons$38K
- Retail Salespersons$35K
- Cashiers$31K
Transportation and Material Moving13 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49K
- Bus Drivers, School$46K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43K
- Light Truck Drivers$39K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
- Driver/Sales Workers$34K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$32K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$31K
Healthcare Support10 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$68K
- Massage Therapists$56K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$55K
- Dental Assistants$47K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$45K
- Phlebotomists$43K
- Medical Assistants$42K
- Nursing Assistants$39K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$39K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$51K
- Pest Control Workers$49K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$46K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47K
- Waiters and Waitresses$41K
- Bartenders$40K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Food Preparation Workers$36K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$32K
- Dishwashers$32K
- Cooks, Fast Food$31K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31K
Personal Care and Service10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$55K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$51K
- Skincare Specialists$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$39K
- Recreation Workers$37K
- Animal Caretakers$36K
- Childcare Workers$34K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$33K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$32K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
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Salary in Sebastian: questions
What is a good salary in Sebastian?
Half of all workers in the Sebastian metro earn less than $45,480 and the average is $58,750. Earning more than $64,560 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Sebastian to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $68,589, because prices here are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.3).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Sebastian?
Physicians, All Other ($224,880), Chief Executives ($186,360), Dentists, General ($173,900).
What is the average salary in Vero Beach?
Vero Beach is part of the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metro area, where the average salary is $58,750 a year and the median $45,480. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Vero Beach, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
What is the average salary in West Vero Corridor?
West Vero Corridor is part of the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metro area, where the average salary is $58,750 a year and the median $45,480. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for West Vero Corridor, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
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 Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL (42680), all occupations and 233 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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