SOC 19-4099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other — Wildwood
Wildwood-The Villages, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other in Wildwood, FL is $31,200 per year, substantially below the national median of $62,280 — a gap of 49.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other in Wildwood, FL is $31,200 per year, substantially below the national median of $62,280 — a gap of 49.9%. Half of workers earn between $31,200 and $53,740. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,200 and the ninetieth at $69,240.
Within the state, Palm Bay records the highest median at $80,470. Of the 192 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 182nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | −49.9% |
| 25th | $31,200 | −49.9% |
| Median (50th) | $31,200 | −49.9% |
| 75th | $53,740 | −13.7% |
| 90th | $69,240 | +11.2% |
| Mean | $41,000 | −34.2% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Bay | $80,470 | 70 | |
| 2 | Miami | $71,540 | 550 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $69,440 | 230 | |
| 4 | Jacksonville | $63,180 | 120 | |
| 5 | North Port | $56,910 | 40 | |
| 6 | Pensacola | $56,530 | — | |
| 7 | Lakeland | $56,180 | 50 | |
| 8 | Tallahassee | $50,900 | 90 | |
| 9 | Orlando | $48,480 | 240 | |
| 10 | Gainesville | $40,000 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wildwood run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $31,200 buys what $30,174 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 51.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$31,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,174US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $31,200 a year, 49.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,200 to $69,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- 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 Wildwood, FL?
The median annual wage is $31,200, or $15.00 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 Wildwood, FL is 49.9% 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 Wildwood, FL earns more than $69,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,200 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.
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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