Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Orlando
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $86,960 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Orlando earn between $49,620 and $75,500.
- $41K10th
- $50K25th
- $61KMedian
- $76K75th
- $87K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,470 | $5,206 | $30.03 |
| Median | $60,740 | $5,062 | $29.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,620 | $4,135 | $23.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,500 | $6,292 | $36.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Orlando vs. Florida and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in Orlando earn 7% less than the Florida average ($67,390) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $72,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | $62,470 | $60,740 | $41,200 | $86,960 | 250 |
| 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 Orlando
On the average salary of $62,470, a single filer in Orlando takes home about $52,375 a year, or $4,365 a month and $2,014 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 Orlando a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Orlando area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.4), so the average $62,470 buys what about $61,597 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Orlando ($46,630). A typical home costs $387,733, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in other Florida cities
Orlando ranks 8th 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 Orlando: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Orlando?
$30.03 an hour on average, and $29.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Orlando?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Orlando?
About $52,375 a year ($4,365 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,470. Florida has no state income tax.
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Orlando than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL (36740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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 1.46, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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