Occupation Salary Profile

Forensic Science Technicians

SOC Code: 19-4092

Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.

National Median (BLS)
$70,030
▲ +6.28% Nominal +2.93% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$79,280
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
12,620
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Forensic Science Technicians.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $49,060
25th Percentile $58,900
National Median (50th Percentile) $70,030
75th Percentile $97,350
90th Percentile $117,430
P10: $49,060 P50 (Median): $70,030 P90: $117,430