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Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders average salary by city in Florida
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | $53,600 | $50,000 | $40,800 | $45,248 | 101 |
| Sarasota | $49,310 | $41,450 | $40,170 | $41,801 | 102 |
| Lakeland | $48,020 | $45,700 | $35,470 | $40,764 | 97 |
| Orlando | $44,980 | $41,970 | $35,890 | $38,321 | 101 |
| Miami | $40,950 | $41,730 | $27,040 | $35,083 | 114 |
*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 51-9012.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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