SOC 19-4099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other — Tampa
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Tampa, FL comes to $69,440 a year, ahead of the national median of $62,280 by 11.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Tampa, FL comes to $69,440 a year, ahead of the national median of $62,280 by 11.5%. Pay ranges from under $39,370 at the tenth percentile to more than $118,230 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,230 to $94,670.
Employment stands at 230, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Palm Bay records the highest median at $80,470. Of the 629 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 196th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,370 | −36.8% |
| 25th | $50,230 | −19.3% |
| Median (50th) | $69,440 | +11.5% |
| 75th | $94,670 | +52.0% |
| 90th | $118,230 | +89.8% |
| Mean | $73,480 | +18.0% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Bay | $80,470 | 70 | |
| 2 | Miami | $71,540 | 550 | |
| 3 | Jacksonville | $63,180 | 120 | |
| 4 | North Port | $56,910 | 40 | |
| 5 | Pensacola | $56,530 | — | |
| 6 | Lakeland | $56,180 | 50 | |
| 7 | Tallahassee | $50,900 | 90 | |
| 8 | Orlando | $48,480 | 240 | |
| 9 | Gainesville | $40,000 | 60 | |
| 10 | Wildwood | $31,200 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tampa run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $69,440 buys what $67,157 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$69,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,157US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $69,440 a year, 11.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,370 to $118,230 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 230 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Palm Bay, at $80,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other in Tampa, FL?
The median annual wage is $69,440, or $33.39 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 $62,280, so pay in Tampa, FL is 11.5% higher. 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 Tampa, FL earns more than $118,230 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,370 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 Palm Bay, at $80,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 230 jobs in this occupation in Tampa, 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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