SOC 51-9061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $50,120, median pay for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Port St.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $50,120, median pay for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Port St. Lucie, FL tracks the national median of $48,570 closely. Pay ranges from under $36,070 at the tenth percentile to more than $76,480 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,000 to $59,320.
Employment stands at 380, or 2.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Sebastian records the highest median at $60,190. Of the 358 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 179th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,070 | −25.7% |
| 25th | $40,000 | −17.6% |
| Median (50th) | $50,120 | +3.2% |
| 75th | $59,320 | +22.1% |
| 90th | $76,480 | +57.5% |
| Mean | $52,350 | +7.8% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian | $60,190 | 110 | |
| 2 | Crestview | $56,160 | 300 | |
| 3 | Punta Gorda | $54,350 | 30 | |
| 4 | Wildwood | $54,120 | 50 | |
| 5 | Panama City | $51,580 | 150 | |
| 6 | Pensacola | $50,950 | 370 | |
| 7 | Naples | $50,670 | 350 | |
| 8 | Palm Bay | $49,940 | 1,150 | |
| 9 | Jacksonville | $48,410 | 1,650 | |
| 10 | North Port | $48,090 | 810 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Port St. Lucie run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $50,120 buys what $48,472 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,472US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,120 a year, 3.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,070 to $76,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 380 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sebastian, at $60,190.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Port St. Lucie, FL?
The median annual wage is $50,120, or $24.09 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 $48,570, so pay in Port St. Lucie, FL is 3.2% 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 Port St. Lucie, FL earns more than $76,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,070 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 Sebastian, at $60,190 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 380 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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