SOC 19-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Scientists, All Other — Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $66,860, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Biological Scientists, All Other, 32.4% beneath the national figure of $98,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $66,860, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Biological Scientists, All Other, 32.4% beneath the national figure of $98,920. Pay ranges from under $45,480 at the tenth percentile to more than $140,020 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,000 to $101,660.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Orlando records the highest median at $103,380. Of the 358 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 98th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,480 | −54.0% |
| 25th | $52,000 | −47.4% |
| Median (50th) | $66,860 | −32.4% |
| 75th | $101,660 | +2.8% |
| 90th | $140,020 | +41.5% |
| Mean | $85,360 | −13.7% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando | $103,380 | 80 | |
| 2 | Miami | $97,510 | 620 | |
| 3 | Palm Bay | $95,220 | 80 | |
| 4 | Panama City | $93,040 | 30 | |
| 5 | Pensacola | $91,560 | 50 | |
| 6 | Crestview | $90,370 | — | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $83,780 | 180 | |
| 8 | Tampa | $79,780 | 250 | |
| 9 | Cape Coral | $77,720 | 30 | |
| 10 | Gainesville | $63,130 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Port St. Lucie run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $66,860 buys what $64,662 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 34.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,662US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,860 a year, 32.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,480 to $140,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Orlando, at $103,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Scientists, All Other in Port St. Lucie, FL?
The median annual wage is $66,860, or $32.15 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $98,920, so pay in Port St. Lucie, FL is 32.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Port St. Lucie, FL earns more than $140,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,480 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Orlando, at $103,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Port St. Lucie, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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