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Forensic Science Technicians salary in United States

The median forensic science technicians salary is $72,060 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$48,250
Median (p50)
$72,060
Top (p90)
$117,250
Sample size
19,120

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$48,250
p25$57,830
Median$72,060
p75$94,520
Top (p90)$117,250
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Forensic Science Technicians salary by region

Illinois$124,790
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$104,410
California$102,100
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$87,170
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$85,070
Colorado$84,010
Maryland$82,140
New York$81,670
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$81,670
Washington$81,310

Pay trend

Up 10.7% from 2023 to 2025.

$71,5402023
$75,2602024
$79,2002025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Forensic Science Technicians salary FAQs

What is the average Forensic Science Technicians salary in United States?

The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in United States is $72,060 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of forensic science technicianss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Forensic Science Technicians earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $48,250 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $117,250 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $72,060.

Do Forensic Science Technicians salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - Illinois is among the highest at $124,790, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Forensic Science Technicians salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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