The salary statistics of forensic science technicians in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare forensic science technician salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $31,880 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $38,780 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $55,760 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $82,720 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $109,440 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for forensic science technicians in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) forensic science technicians is $109,440. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $55,760. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid forensic science technicians is $31,880.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of forensic science technicians in the industry sector of professional, scientific, and technical services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $55,760 | -9.29% | -9.85% |
| 2017 | $60,940 | 2.97% | - |
| 2016 | $59,130 | 3.03% | - |
| 2015 | $57,340 | 5.13% | - |
| 2014 | $54,400 | -10.94% | - |
| 2013 | $60,350 | -1.49% | - |
| 2012 | $61,250 | - | - |
The average salaries of forensic science technicians in two industries in the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown below. For detailed forensic science technician salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].