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Forensic Science Technicians average salary by city in Florida
- Miami$78,790
- Sarasota$72,500
- Naples$72,010
- Tampa$66,570
- Fort Myers$65,320
- Pensacola$64,210
- Jacksonville$63,110
- Orlando$62,470
- Tallahassee$58,680
- Lakeland$57,740
- Palm Bay$54,850
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $78,790 | $77,820 | $64,110 | $64,259 | 114 |
| Sarasota | $72,500 | $67,750 | $61,900 | $59,834 | 102 |
| Naples | $72,010 | $76,230 | $63,230 | $59,489 | 103 |
| Tampa | $66,570 | $65,230 | $51,510 | $55,662 | 101 |
| Fort Myers | $65,320 | $63,150 | $55,620 | $54,665 | 102 |
| Pensacola | $64,210 | $62,270 | $50,650 | $53,773 | 98 |
| Jacksonville | $63,110 | $59,020 | $53,230 | $52,889 | 99 |
| Orlando | $62,470 | $60,740 | $49,620 | $52,375 | 101 |
| Tallahassee | $58,680 | $55,620 | $41,200 | $49,329 | 94 |
| Lakeland | $57,740 | $55,820 | $47,700 | $48,574 | 97 |
| Palm Bay | $54,850 | $51,330 | $49,040 | $46,252 | 100 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Florida has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 19-4092.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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