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Forensic Science Technicians salary
in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Forensic Science Technicians in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro earn a median of $65,230 a year, based on BLS estimates for 380 jobs (May 2025). That is 9% below the U.S. median of $72,060 and 2% above the FL statewide median of $64,140. It ranks #15 of 20 metros with published figures for this job.

FORENSIC SCIENCE TECHNICIANS · TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · TAMPA-ST. PETERSBURG-CLEARWATER, FL · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$42,840P25$51,510MEDIAN$65,230P75$83,420P90$93,230
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$48,250P25$57,830MEDIAN$72,060P75$94,520P90$117,250
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Questions

What is the average Forensic Science Technicians salary in Tampa?

The BLS median is $65,230 a year (May 2025). Half of the 380 jobs pay between $51,510 and $83,420. The 10th percentile is $42,840 and the 90th is $93,230.

Is Tampa a high-paying metro for Forensic Science Technicians?

That is 9% below the U.S. median of $72,060 and 2% above the FL statewide median of $64,140. It ranks #15 of 20 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

Does this include experience levels?

BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).

Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.