SOC 21-1099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other — Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Port St.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Port St. Lucie, FL is $49,170 per year, 13.3% below the national median of $56,730. Half of workers earn between $42,730 and $59,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,160 and the ninetieth at $66,220.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Miami records the highest median at $57,200. Of the 358 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 187th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,160 | −36.3% |
| 25th | $42,730 | −24.7% |
| Median (50th) | $49,170 | −13.3% |
| 75th | $59,060 | +4.1% |
| 90th | $66,220 | +16.7% |
| Mean | $51,640 | −9.0% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | $57,200 | 1,260 | |
| 2 | Cape Coral | $56,040 | 130 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $50,550 | 460 | |
| 4 | Naples | $50,240 | 50 | |
| 5 | Palm Bay | $49,910 | 70 | |
| 6 | Crestview | $49,590 | 30 | |
| 7 | North Port | $49,480 | 170 | |
| 8 | Tallahassee | $48,590 | 80 | |
| 9 | Lakeland | $48,490 | 40 | |
| 10 | Deltona | $47,220 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Port St. Lucie run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $49,170 buys what $47,553 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$49,170as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,553US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,170 a year, 13.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,160 to $66,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $57,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other in Port St. Lucie, FL?
The median annual wage is $49,170, or $23.64 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 $56,730, so pay in Port St. Lucie, FL is 13.3% 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 $66,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,160 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 Miami, at $57,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 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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