SOC 29-2099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other — Pensacola
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Pensacola, FL the median wage is $44,960.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Pensacola, FL the median wage is $44,960. That is 10.6% lower than the national median of $50,290. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $37,600 and $57,460. The lowest tenth earn under $36,810, while the highest tenth earn more than $72,900.
Employment stands at 220, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Gainesville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $50,150. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 266th of 386 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,810 | −26.8% |
| 25th | $37,600 | −25.2% |
| Median (50th) | $44,960 | −10.6% |
| 75th | $57,460 | +14.3% |
| 90th | $72,900 | +45.0% |
| Mean | $50,720 | +0.9% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville | $50,150 | 220 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $47,900 | 800 | |
| 3 | Cape Coral | $47,700 | 430 | |
| 4 | Miami | $46,480 | 2,830 | |
| 5 | North Port | $46,210 | 300 | |
| 6 | Crestview | $46,200 | 100 | |
| 7 | Sebastian | $46,180 | 90 | |
| 8 | Port St. Lucie | $45,600 | 140 | |
| 9 | Palm Bay | $45,130 | 260 | |
| 10 | Deltona | $45,020 | 300 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pensacola run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $44,960 buys what $43,482 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,482US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,960 a year, 10.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,810 to $72,900 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gainesville, at $50,150.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other in Pensacola, FL?
The median annual wage is $44,960, or $21.62 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $50,290, so pay in Pensacola, FL is 10.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Pensacola, FL earns more than $72,900 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,810 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Gainesville, at $50,150 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 jobs in this occupation in Pensacola, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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