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Average salary by job family in Palm Bay
| Management | $139,210 |
|---|---|
| Computer and Mathematical | $112,800 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $108,910 |
| Legal | $107,220 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $97,890 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $93,010 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $91,470 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $66,100 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $57,850 |
| Construction and Extraction | $56,580 |
| Community and Social Service | $56,060 |
| Protective Service | $54,220 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $53,750 |
| Production | $50,690 |
| Sales and Related | $48,450 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,690 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $43,430 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $41,070 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,920 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $37,910 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,360 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $36,500 |
Highest-paying jobs in Palm Bay
- Physicians, All Other$327,210
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$243,160
- Chief Executives$240,800
- Family Medicine Physicians$235,620
- Dentists, General$209,190
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$187,740
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$179,150
- Financial Managers$173,650
- Human Resources Managers$171,520
- Marketing Managers$167,600
Most common jobs in Palm Bay and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 7,670 | $35,580 | $33,430 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 7,630 | $30,480 | $28,660 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,440 | $87,300 | $80,900 |
| General and Operations Managers | 5,090 | $129,860 | $101,830 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 5,080 | $41,250 | $36,670 |
| Cashiers | 5,070 | $31,710 | $30,390 |
| Software Developers | 5,030 | $133,920 | $131,760 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 4,700 | $42,070 | $37,760 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,280 | $45,510 | $43,400 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,910 | $36,850 | $35,300 |
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Cost of living in Palm Bay
Prices in the Palm Bay area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 100.0 for 2024. The average local salary of $67,210 therefore buys what $67,207 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $344,841, 4.5 times the median household income of $75,817.
$344,841typical home value
$75,817median household income
100.0BEA price parity
620,533metro population
Take-home pay in Palm Bay
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,310 | $31,355 | $2,613 |
| Median wage | $49,030 | $41,576 | $3,465 |
| Average wage | $67,210 | $56,072 | $4,673 |
| 75th percentile wage | $79,100 | $64,477 | $5,373 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Palm Bay
Management27 jobs
- Chief Executives$241K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$188K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$179K
- Financial Managers$174K
- Human Resources Managers$172K
- Marketing Managers$168K
- Purchasing Managers$159K
- Natural Sciences Managers$155K
- Sales Managers$149K
- Managers, All Other$147K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$144K
- Public Relations Managers$143K
- Industrial Production Managers$136K
- General and Operations Managers$130K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$128K
- Training and Development Managers$127K
- Construction Managers$120K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$119K
- Facilities Managers$114K
- Administrative Services Managers$110K
- Education Administrators, All Other$95K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$87K
- Lodging Managers$81K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$78K
- Social and Community Service Managers$75K
- Food Service Managers$67K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$59K
Computer and Mathematical16 jobs
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$165K
- Database Architects$141K
- Software Developers$134K
- Computer Network Architects$123K
- Information Security Analysts$123K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$114K
- Computer Systems Analysts$114K
- Data Scientists$114K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$114K
- Database Administrators$110K
- Operations Research Analysts$99K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$99K
- Computer Programmers$93K
- Web Developers$91K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$80K
- Computer User Support Specialists$60K
Architecture and Engineering24 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$150K
- Aerospace Engineers$135K
- Engineers, All Other$129K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$126K
- Materials Engineers$123K
- Electrical Engineers$119K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$119K
- Industrial Engineers$110K
- Environmental Engineers$110K
- Civil Engineers$109K
- Mechanical Engineers$109K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$101K
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$91K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$80K
- Surveyors$78K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Mechanical Drafters$73K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$73K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$71K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$65K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$53K
Legal5 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical37 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$327K
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$243K
- Family Medicine Physicians$236K
- Dentists, General$209K
- Podiatrists$166K
- Veterinarians$143K
- Pharmacists$133K
- Optometrists$130K
- Physician Assistants$127K
- Nurse Practitioners$119K
- Physical Therapists$97K
- Occupational Therapists$92K
- Dental Hygienists$91K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$88K
- Chiropractors$88K
- Registered Nurses$87K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$85K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$84K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$81K
- Respiratory Therapists$79K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$78K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$72K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Athletic Trainers$63K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Opticians, Dispensing$60K
- Surgical Technologists$55K
- Medical Records Specialists$51K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$50K
- Paramedics$49K
- Pharmacy Technicians$46K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$45K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$45K
- Psychiatric Technicians$44K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$36K
Life, Physical, and Social Science18 jobs
- Physicists$161K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$159K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$147K
- Chemists$118K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$112K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$103K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$100K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$98K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$91K
- Urban and Regional Planners$84K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$79K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$67K
- Chemical Technicians$60K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$55K
- Forensic Science Technicians$55K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$53K
- Biological Technicians$49K
Business and Financial Operations23 jobs
- Project Management Specialists$112K
- Management Analysts$105K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$101K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$98K
- Labor Relations Specialists$96K
- Compliance Officers$92K
- Budget Analysts$89K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$88K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$87K
- Logisticians$87K
- Accountants and Auditors$85K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$81K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$81K
- Cost Estimators$80K
- Training and Development Specialists$79K
- Loan Officers$78K
- Human Resources Specialists$76K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$74K
- Fundraisers$72K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$69K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$58K
- Tax Preparers$51K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$48K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media12 jobs
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$86K
- Technical Writers$85K
- Editors$82K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$78K
- Graphic Designers$71K
- Public Relations Specialists$71K
- Audio and Video Technicians$63K
- Interior Designers$59K
- Coaches and Scouts$55K
- Photographers$46K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39K
- Floral Designers$39K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair29 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$91K
- Avionics Technicians$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$75K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$72K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$67K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$66K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$63K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$63K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$62K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$61K
- Riggers$61K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$56K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$55K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$54K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$53K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$52K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$51K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$49K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$44K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37K
Construction and Extraction24 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$70K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$60K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59K
- Electricians$58K
- Sheet Metal Workers$54K
- Tile and Stone Setters$53K
- Pipelayers$52K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$51K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$51K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$50K
- Carpenters$50K
- Roofers$49K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$48K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$48K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$47K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$46K
- Construction Laborers$45K
- Glaziers$45K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$42K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$42K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$42K
- Helpers--Electricians$41K
Community and Social Service13 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$68K
- Healthcare Social Workers$66K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63K
- Clergy$60K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59K
- Health Education Specialists$57K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$56K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$52K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$52K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$49K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$49K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$43K
Protective Service14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$96K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$86K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$75K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$65K
- Transportation Security Screeners$65K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$62K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$52K
- Firefighters$49K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$49K
- Security Guards$39K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34K
Educational Instruction and Library16 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$108K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$64K
- Instructional Coordinators$64K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$59K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$55K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$54K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$45K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$44K
- Tutors$41K
- Library Technicians$39K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$37K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35K
Production32 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$76K
- Tool and Die Makers$67K
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$62K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$60K
- Machinists$58K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$55K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$53K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$50K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$50K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Fiberglass Laminators and Fabricators$47K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Upholsterers$47K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$45K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$43K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Printing Press Operators$42K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Production Workers, All Other$41K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$41K
- Helpers--Production Workers$40K
- Bakers$38K
- Sewing Machine Operators$37K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33K
Sales and Related15 jobs
- Sales Engineers$139K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$106K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$100K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$80K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$74K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$72K
- Insurance Sales Agents$69K
- Advertising Sales Agents$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$49K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$44K
- Parts Salespersons$41K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Cashiers$32K
Office and Administrative Support37 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$59K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$56K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$55K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$54K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$53K
- Order Clerks$52K
- Procurement Clerks$52K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$50K
- Bill and Account Collectors$49K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Office Clerks, General$46K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$45K
- Tellers$45K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Customer Service Representatives$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$41K
- File Clerks$41K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$34K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$34K
Transportation and Material Moving20 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$128K
- Transportation Inspectors$101K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$86K
- Crane and Tower Operators$72K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$53K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$50K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$49K
- Light Truck Drivers$45K
- Bus Drivers, School$43K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Driver/Sales Workers$37K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34K
- Parking Attendants$32K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$30K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$72K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$71K
- Massage Therapists$54K
- Dental Assistants$50K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$43K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$43K
- Medical Transcriptionists$43K
- Medical Assistants$41K
- Phlebotomists$40K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$40K
- Nursing Assistants$38K
- Orderlies$35K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$35K
- Pharmacy Aides$32K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$54K
- Pest Control Workers$48K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$45K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$43K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$38K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
Personal Care and Service15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$52K
- Skincare Specialists$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$50K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47K
- Gambling Dealers$46K
- Residential Advisors$42K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$39K
- Animal Trainers$39K
- Recreation Workers$37K
- Animal Caretakers$36K
- Tour and Travel Guides$36K
- Childcare Workers$35K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$34K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$47K
- Waiters and Waitresses$41K
- Bartenders$40K
- Cooks, Restaurant$38K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Food Preparation Workers$35K
- Cooks, Short Order$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$33K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$32K
- Dishwashers$32K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$31K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
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Salary in Palm Bay: questions
What is a good salary in Palm Bay?
Half of all workers in the Palm Bay metro earn less than $49,030 and the average is $67,210. Earning more than $79,100 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Palm Bay to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $70,755, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Palm Bay?
Physicians, All Other ($327,210), Dentists, All Other Specialists ($243,160), Chief Executives ($240,800).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL (37340), all occupations and 413 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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