SOC 51-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic — Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie, FL · 9 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Port St.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Port St. Lucie, FL is $38,290 a year, trailing the national median of $46,330 by 17.4%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $35,450 and $45,100. The lowest tenth earn under $35,450, while the highest tenth earn more than $47,770.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.16 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Tampa records the highest median at $43,030. Of the 358 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 286th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,450 | −23.5% |
| 25th | $35,450 | −23.5% |
| Median (50th) | $38,290 | −17.4% |
| 75th | $45,100 | −2.7% |
| 90th | $47,770 | +3.1% |
| Mean | $40,500 | −12.6% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tampa | $43,030 | 500 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $41,650 | 190 | |
| 3 | Ocala | $41,510 | 60 | |
| 4 | Orlando | $40,800 | 440 | |
| 5 | Miami | $39,440 | 610 | |
| 6 | Palm Bay | $38,890 | 70 | |
| 7 | Lakeland | $38,650 | 200 | |
| 8 | Deltona | $38,580 | 110 | |
| 9 | North Port | $38,230 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Port St. Lucie run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $38,290 buys what $37,031 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,031US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,290 a year, 17.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,450 to $47,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tampa, at $43,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Port St. Lucie, FL?
The median annual wage is $38,290, or $18.41 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 $46,330, so pay in Port St. Lucie, FL is 17.4% 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 $47,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,450 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 Tampa, at $43,030 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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