SOC 29-2081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Opticians, Dispensing — 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 for Opticians, Dispensing reaches $61,150 a year. That is 29.4% more than the national median of $47,260. Pay ranges from under $37,370 at the tenth percentile to more than $75,690 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,100 to $64,780.
Employment stands at 110, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $62,940. Of the 358 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 121st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,370 | −20.9% |
| 25th | $48,100 | +1.8% |
| Median (50th) | $61,150 | +29.4% |
| 75th | $64,780 | +37.1% |
| 90th | $75,690 | +60.2% |
| Mean | $58,510 | +23.8% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $62,940 | 80 | |
| 2 | Palm Bay | $62,030 | 140 | |
| 3 | Miami | $61,880 | 1,250 | |
| 4 | Gainesville | $60,680 | 50 | |
| 5 | Sebastian | $60,490 | 40 | |
| 6 | Punta Gorda | $60,360 | 60 | |
| 7 | Cape Coral | $59,800 | 240 | |
| 8 | Ocala | $59,470 | 90 | |
| 9 | Orlando | $59,120 | 680 | |
| 10 | Tallahassee | $58,700 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Port St. Lucie run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $61,150 buys what $59,139 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 25.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,139US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,150 a year, 29.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,370 to $75,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $62,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Port St. Lucie, FL?
The median annual wage is $61,150, or $29.40 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 $47,260, so pay in Port St. Lucie, FL is 29.4% 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 $75,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,370 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 Naples, at $62,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 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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