Compare Forensic Science Technicians salaries across 44 states
| # | State | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $117,590 | $106,120 | 380 |
| 2 | California | $96,850 | $99,390 | 3,100 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $84,920 | $82,350 | 120 |
| 4 | Montana | $78,610 | $70,190 | 60 |
| 5 | Maryland | $78,220 | $82,730 | 410 |
| 6 | New York | $78,170 | $80,470 | 1,120 |
| 7 | Oregon | $78,100 | $81,460 | 110 |
| 8 | Colorado | $77,800 | $80,790 | 430 |
| 9 | Washington | $77,650 | $78,550 | 340 |
| 10 | Nevada | $76,540 | $82,350 | 330 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $75,210 | $80,590 | 270 |
| 12 | Kansas | $75,150 | $72,710 | 200 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $74,470 | $74,900 | 30 |
| 14 | Ohio | $73,310 | $89,330 | 470 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $70,500 | $78,510 | 320 |
| 16 | Michigan | $69,040 | $85,070 | 690 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $68,790 | $72,550 | 110 |
| 18 | Maine | $68,710 | $62,310 | 30 |
| 19 | Vermont | $67,750 | $71,560 | 30 |
| 20 | Indiana | $65,770 | $67,390 | 300 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $64,990 | $65,750 | 110 |
| 22 | Missouri | $64,700 | $64,690 | 280 |
| 23 | Utah | $64,430 | $66,970 | 210 |
| 24 | Iowa | $63,650 | $66,110 | 130 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $63,390 | $63,880 | 120 |
| 26 | Virginia | $62,860 | $73,340 | 740 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $61,920 | $66,100 | 280 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $61,890 | $65,990 | 200 |
| 29 | Florida | $61,070 | $64,620 | 2,440 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $60,670 | $64,700 | 50 |
| 31 | Arizona | $60,620 | $68,880 | 880 |
| 32 | Idaho | $60,470 | $72,720 | 170 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $59,930 | $59,760 | 90 |
| 34 | Alabama | $59,560 | $61,120 | 160 |
| 35 | Georgia | $58,500 | $61,420 | 540 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $58,230 | $57,210 | 60 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $57,820 | $61,090 | 440 |
| 38 | Texas | $55,830 | $58,040 | 1,990 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $54,720 | $57,480 | 120 |
| 40 | New Jersey | $54,230 | $59,480 | 50 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $50,460 | $56,290 | 520 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $49,960 | $52,170 | 130 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $49,280 | $49,450 | 30 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $46,210 | $48,610 | 170 |
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2024 estimates.
Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS
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