Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $57,950 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.86
10th percentile $35,990
90th percentile $79,970
Employed locally 850
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,990
    25th
    $50,700
    50th (median)
    $57,950
    75th
    $73,650
    90th
    $79,970

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Forensic Science Technicians salary vs area income 81% Median Forensic Science Technicians salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Forensic Science Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,390
    Illinois $117,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,930
    Akron, OH $102,230
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $100,800
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $99,670

    Nearby metros — Forensic Science Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $76,230
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $74,190
    Port St. Lucie, FL $64,440
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $63,950
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $62,050
    Florida $61,070

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$86,890
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$61,980
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$78,260
    Biological Technicians$46,840
    Chemical Technicians$45,590
    School Psychologists$82,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Forensic Science Technicians make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Tampa, FL is $27.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.82 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Forensic Science Technicians salaries?

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Tampa, FL is 14.1% below the national median of $67,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Forensic Science Technicians in Tampa?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,990 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,700.