SOC 13-1161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists — Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Port St.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Port St. Lucie, FL the median wage is $71,310. That is 9.5% lower than the national median of $78,760. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $52,890 and $88,710. The lowest tenth earn under $41,550, while the highest tenth earn more than $108,940.
The area has 620 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.62 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Miami leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $78,990. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 92nd of 358 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,550 | −47.2% |
| 25th | $52,890 | −32.8% |
| Median (50th) | $71,310 | −9.5% |
| 75th | $88,710 | +12.6% |
| 90th | $108,940 | +38.3% |
| Mean | $75,520 | −4.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | $78,990 | — | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $76,740 | 4,380 | |
| 3 | Lakeland | $76,630 | 1,050 | |
| 4 | Naples | $75,280 | 800 | |
| 5 | Tampa | $75,210 | 8,420 | |
| 6 | Palm Bay | $73,350 | 1,040 | |
| 7 | North Port | $73,260 | 1,590 | |
| 8 | Wildwood | $72,890 | 110 | |
| 9 | Orlando | $72,860 | 8,780 | |
| 10 | Gainesville | $70,920 | 670 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Port St. Lucie run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $71,310 buys what $68,965 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,965US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,310 a year, 9.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,550 to $108,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 620 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $78,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in Port St. Lucie, FL?
The median annual wage is $71,310, or $34.29 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 $78,760, so pay in Port St. Lucie, FL is 9.5% 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 $108,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,550 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 Miami, at $78,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 620 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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