Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Tallahassee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,270 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Tallahassee earn between $41,200 and $73,030.
- $39K10th
- $41K25th
- $56KMedian
- $73K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,680 | $4,890 | $28.21 |
| Median | $55,620 | $4,635 | $26.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,200 | $3,433 | $19.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,030 | $6,086 | $35.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Tallahassee vs. Florida and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in Tallahassee earn 13% less than the Florida average ($67,390) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $72,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee | $58,680 | $55,620 | $39,150 | $81,270 | 120 |
| Florida | $67,390 | $64,140 | $44,280 | $93,870 | 1,920 |
| United States | $79,200 | $72,060 | $48,250 | $117,250 | 19,120 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Forensic Science Technicians salary after taxes in Tallahassee
On the average salary of $58,680, a single filer in Tallahassee takes home about $49,329 a year, or $4,111 a month and $1,897 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Tallahassee a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tallahassee area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.9), so the average $58,680 buys what about $62,479 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Tallahassee ($46,520). A typical home costs $285,256, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in other Florida cities
Tallahassee ranks 9th of 11 Florida metro areas for this job; Miami pays the most ($78,790).
- Miami$78,790
- Sarasota$72,500
- Naples$72,010
- Tampa$66,570
- Fort Myers$65,320
- Pensacola$64,210
- Jacksonville$63,110
- Orlando$62,470
- Tallahassee$58,680
- Lakeland$57,740
Highest-paying cities for forensic science technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($132,690).
- San Jose, CA$132,690
- San Francisco, CA$127,560
- Los Angeles, CA$107,010
- Chicago, IL$105,710
- Sacramento, CA$105,420
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Forensic Science Technicians salary in Tallahassee: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Tallahassee?
$28.21 an hour on average, and $26.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Tallahassee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Tallahassee?
About $49,329 a year ($4,111 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,680. Florida has no state income tax.
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Tallahassee than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% less than the U.S. average for this job ($79,200).
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 19-4092; area Tallahassee, FL (45220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 5.21, this job is 5.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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