Where Forensic Science Technicians Pays Above the National Average
$67,440
National Median Salary
19
States Pay Above Average
5
Industries Pay Above Average
States Where Forensic Science Technicians Earns a Premium
These 19 states pay Forensic Science Technicianss above the national median of $67,440.
| Rank | State | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $117,590 | +74.4% | 380 |
| 2 | California | $96,850 | +43.6% | 3,100 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $84,920 | +25.9% | 120 |
| 4 | Montana | $78,610 | +16.6% | 60 |
| 5 | Maryland | $78,220 | +16.0% | 410 |
| 6 | New York | $78,170 | +15.9% | 1,120 |
| 7 | Oregon | $78,100 | +15.8% | 110 |
| 8 | Colorado | $77,800 | +15.4% | 430 |
| 9 | Washington | $77,650 | +15.1% | 340 |
| 10 | Nevada | $76,540 | +13.5% | 330 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $75,210 | +11.5% | 270 |
| 12 | Kansas | $75,150 | +11.4% | 200 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $74,470 | +10.4% | 30 |
| 14 | Ohio | $73,310 | +8.7% | 470 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $70,500 | +4.5% | 320 |
| 16 | Michigan | $69,040 | +2.4% | 690 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $68,790 | +2.0% | 110 |
| 18 | Maine | $68,710 | +1.9% | 30 |
| 19 | Vermont | $67,750 | +0.5% | 30 |
Industries Where Forensic Science Technicians Earns a Premium
These 5 industries pay Forensic Science Technicianss above the national median.
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $123,840 | +83.6% | 110 |
| 2 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $100,200 | +48.6% | — |
| 3 | Hospitals | $95,190 | +41.1% | 30 |
| 4 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $71,180 | +5.5% | 4,690 |
| 5 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $68,640 | +1.8% | 17,210 |