SOC 25-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other — Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $27,300, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other, 46.4% beneath the national figure of $50,890.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $27,300, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other, 46.4% beneath the national figure of $50,890. Pay ranges from under $27,300 at the tenth percentile to more than $52,610 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $27,300 to $38,760.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.98 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, North Port records the highest median at $76,480. Of the 358 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 358th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,300 | −46.4% |
| 25th | $27,300 | −46.4% |
| Median (50th) | $27,300 | −46.4% |
| 75th | $38,760 | −23.8% |
| 90th | $52,610 | +3.4% |
| Mean | $37,040 | −27.2% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Port | $76,480 | 110 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $63,010 | 490 | |
| 3 | Orlando | $53,050 | 160 | |
| 4 | Pensacola | $46,860 | 60 | |
| 5 | Tampa | $44,350 | 220 | |
| 6 | Cape Coral | $37,740 | 30 | |
| 7 | Palm Bay | $37,480 | 60 | |
| 8 | Miami | $37,440 | — | |
| 9 | Tallahassee | $37,370 | 40 | |
| 10 | Deltona | $34,520 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Port St. Lucie run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $27,300 buys what $26,402 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 48.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$27,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$26,402US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $27,300 a year, 46.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,300 to $52,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is North Port, at $76,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other in Port St. Lucie, FL?
The median annual wage is $27,300, or $13.13 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 $50,890, so pay in Port St. Lucie, FL is 46.4% 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 $52,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,300 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 North Port, at $76,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 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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