SOC 29-2099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other — Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie, FL · 10 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 $45,600 a year, trailing the national median of $50,290 by 9.3%. Half of workers earn between $39,010 and $55,570. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,390 and the ninetieth at $73,400.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.8 of every thousand jobs. Gainesville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $50,150. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 236th of 358 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,390 | −25.7% |
| 25th | $39,010 | −22.4% |
| Median (50th) | $45,600 | −9.3% |
| 75th | $55,570 | +10.5% |
| 90th | $73,400 | +46.0% |
| Mean | $50,960 | +1.3% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville | $50,150 | 220 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $47,900 | 800 | |
| 3 | Cape Coral | $47,700 | 430 | |
| 4 | Miami | $46,480 | 2,830 | |
| 5 | North Port | $46,210 | 300 | |
| 6 | Crestview | $46,200 | 100 | |
| 7 | Sebastian | $46,180 | 90 | |
| 8 | Palm Bay | $45,130 | 260 | |
| 9 | Deltona | $45,020 | 300 | |
| 10 | Pensacola | $44,960 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Port St. Lucie run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $45,600 buys what $44,101 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,101US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,600 a year, 9.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,390 to $73,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gainesville, at $50,150.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other in Port St. Lucie, FL?
The median annual wage is $45,600, or $21.92 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 $50,290, so pay in Port St. Lucie, FL is 9.3% 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 $73,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,390 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 Gainesville, at $50,150 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 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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