SOC 33-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers — Palm Bay
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $80,010, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Palm Bay, FL tracks the national median of $77,970 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $80,010, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Palm Bay, FL tracks the national median of $77,970 closely. Pay ranges from under $46,880 at the tenth percentile to more than $92,590 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $80,010 to $80,010.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.47 — 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 $102,770. Of the 414 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 98th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,880 | −39.9% |
| 25th | $80,010 | +2.6% |
| Median (50th) | $80,010 | +2.6% |
| 75th | $80,010 | +2.6% |
| 90th | $92,590 | +18.8% |
| Mean | $77,160 | −1.0% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Port | $102,770 | 60 | |
| 2 | Tampa | $100,740 | 450 | |
| 3 | Jacksonville | $81,230 | 140 | |
| 4 | Miami | $66,860 | 750 | |
| 5 | Wildwood | $61,860 | 170 | |
| 6 | Orlando | $59,860 | 450 | |
| 7 | Pensacola | $55,370 | 330 | |
| 8 | Tallahassee | $55,370 | 380 | |
| 9 | Gainesville | $54,660 | 90 | |
| 10 | Port St. Lucie | $54,600 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Palm Bay run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $80,010 buys what $77,379 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$77,379US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,010 a year, 2.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,880 to $92,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is North Port, at $102,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Palm Bay, FL?
The median annual wage is $80,010, or $38.47 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 $77,970, so pay in Palm Bay, FL is 2.6% higher. 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 Palm Bay, FL earns more than $92,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,880 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 $102,770 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Palm Bay, 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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