The average salary for a forensic science technician in Texas is around $50,860 per year.
Avg Salary
Forensic science technicians earn an average yearly salary of $50,860.
Wages typically start from $35,460 and go up to $82,000.
12% below national average Updated in 2018
Forensic science technician earnings by seniority
Top-level forensic science technician earnings begin at:
$39.42 per hour
$82,000 per year
Senior-level forensic science technician earnings begin at:
$32.64 per hour
$67,890 per year
Mid-level forensic science technician earnings begin at:
$24.45 per hour
$50,860 per year
Junior-level forensic science technician earnings begin at:
$20.06 per hour
$41,730 per year
Starting level forensic science technician earnings begin at:
$17.05 per hour
$35,460 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Forensic science technician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $91,220 |
| California | $80,260 |
| Massachusetts | $79,160 |
| Iowa | $76,840 |
| Connecticut | $74,700 |
| Michigan | $72,250 |
| New Hampshire | $72,120 |
| Nevada | $70,800 |
| Virginia | $67,470 |
| Oregon | $66,650 |
| Oklahoma | $65,050 |
| Ohio | $64,410 |
| New York | $63,790 |
| Montana | $63,330 |
| Colorado | $62,870 |
| Maryland | $62,500 |
| Indiana | $61,140 |
| Minnesota | $60,500 |
| Washington | $58,920 |
| New Jersey | $58,850 |
| Arizona | $56,480 |
| Nebraska | $56,100 |
| Hawaii | $54,260 |
| Delaware | $53,610 |
| Wisconsin | $53,300 |
| Mississippi | $51,790 |
| South Dakota | $51,740 |
| Florida | $51,650 |
| Kentucky | $51,560 |
| Kansas | $51,100 |
| Texas | $50,860 |
| Alabama | $50,840 |
| Wyoming | $50,530 |
| Missouri | $50,310 |
| Tennessee | $50,010 |
| Idaho | $49,950 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,548 |
| Utah | $47,790 |
| Maine | $47,680 |
| Georgia | $46,230 |
| West Virginia | $45,960 |
| Arkansas | $45,680 |
| North Carolina | $44,720 |
| Louisiana | $43,340 |
| South Carolina | $41,810 |
| New Mexico | $36,850 |
How do forensic science technician salaries compare to similar careers?
Forensic science technicians earn about the same as related careers in Texas. On average, they make less than police officers but more than biomass plant technicians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Police officer salary | $60K |
| Paralegal salary | $56K |
| Arbitrator salary | $51K |
| Sheriff salary | $62K |
| Geodesist salary | $55K |
| Forensic science technician salary | $51K |
| Transit police officer salary | $58K |
| Soil and water conservationist salary | $58K |
| Conservation scientist salary | $58K |
| Biomass plant technician salary | $50K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)