Forensic Science Technicians
Occupation
$67,440
National Median Salary
$32.42
Median Hourly Wage
19,450
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+21.8%
10 Year Change
$55,360
2014 Median
$67,440
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Forensic Science Technicians
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $123,840 | 110 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $100,200 | — |
| Hospitals | $95,190 | 30 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $71,180 | 4,690 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $68,640 | 17,210 |
Top Paying States for Forensic Science Technicians
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $117,590 | 380 |
| California | $96,850 | 3,100 |
| Connecticut | $84,920 | 120 |
| Montana | $78,610 | 60 |
| Maryland | $78,220 | 410 |
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Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
Hospitals
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Testing Laboratories and Services
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
Engineering Services
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
Ambulatory Health Care Services