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Forensic Science Technicians
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$75,760
Median Annual
$64,700
Total Workforce
1,940
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $125,490 | 150 |
| #2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $119,720 | 410 |
| #3 | Illinois | $106,120 | 380 |
| #4 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $100,150 | 1,210 |
| #5 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $99,960 | 270 |
| #6 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $99,590 | 40 |
| #7 | California | $99,390 | 3,100 |
| #8 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $99,150 | 90 |
| #9 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $98,560 | 230 |
| #10 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $98,540 | 150 |
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