Forensic science technician earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level forensic science technician earnings begin at:

$48.83 per hour

$101,560 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level forensic science technician earnings begin at:

$40.71 per hour

$84,680 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level forensic science technician earnings begin at:

$33.10 per hour

$68,840 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level forensic science technician earnings begin at:

$29.42 per hour

$61,190 per year

10th percentile

Starting level forensic science technician earnings begin at:

$28.69 per hour

$59,680 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Forensic science technician salary by state

State Name Average Salary
California $81,910
Massachusetts $81,690
New York $80,170
Oregon $79,580
Connecticut $78,850
Minnesota $78,200
New Hampshire $77,440
Colorado $76,870
Washington $75,100
Alaska $68,840
Iowa $64,760
New Jersey $64,760
Hawaii $64,630
Nevada $64,250
Ohio $64,250
Montana $63,750
Arizona $63,360
Michigan $62,730
Maryland $62,540
Indiana $61,550
Maine $60,040
Nebraska $60,040
Virginia $60,040
Wyoming $59,270
Missouri $58,960
Wisconsin $58,960
Delaware $53,610
Alabama $52,640
Texas $50,860
Kansas $50,790
Tennessee $50,520
Florida $50,370
Utah $50,370
Arkansas $50,100
Idaho $50,100
Oklahoma $49,490
Mississippi $49,020
New Mexico $47,870
Georgia $47,750
Pennsylvania $47,740
Louisiana $47,330
North Carolina $47,320
Kentucky $46,030
West Virginia $45,960
South Carolina $45,850
South Dakota $39,780
Illinois $103,430

How do forensic science technician salaries compare to similar careers?

Forensic science technicians earn about the same as related careers in Alaska. On average, they make less than scientists but more than microbiologists.

Career Median Salary
Scientist salary $84K
Industrial ecologist salary $80K
Zoologist salary $82K
Coroner salary $78K
Chemical technician salary $78K
Forensic science technician salary $69K
Probation officer salary $74K
Bailiff salary $78K
Legislator salary $50K
Microbiologist salary $65K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)