SOC 17-1022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Surveyors — Sebastian
Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Sebastian, FL the median wage is $62,370.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Sebastian, FL the median wage is $62,370. That is 17.3% lower than the national median of $75,440. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $46,650 and $106,390. The lowest tenth earn under $37,810, while the highest tenth earn more than $121,110.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.35 — 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 $74,390. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 73rd of 234 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,810 | −49.9% |
| 25th | $46,650 | −38.2% |
| Median (50th) | $62,370 | −17.3% |
| 75th | $106,390 | +41.0% |
| 90th | $121,110 | +60.5% |
| Mean | $74,450 | −1.3% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | $74,390 | 670 | |
| 2 | Port St. Lucie | $72,350 | 80 | |
| 3 | Naples | $71,090 | 60 | |
| 4 | Tallahassee | $70,030 | 80 | |
| 5 | Jacksonville | $66,590 | 300 | |
| 6 | Lakeland | $66,440 | 90 | |
| 7 | Tampa | $66,390 | 760 | |
| 8 | Gainesville | $66,290 | 40 | |
| 9 | Palm Bay | $65,720 | 140 | |
| 10 | North Port | $64,210 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sebastian run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $62,370 buys what $60,319 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,319US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,370 a year, 17.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,810 to $121,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $74,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Surveyors in Sebastian, FL?
The median annual wage is $62,370, or $29.99 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 $75,440, so pay in Sebastian, FL is 17.3% 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 Sebastian, FL earns more than $121,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,810 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 $74,390 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Sebastian, 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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