Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $82,140 +21.8% vs national
Median hourly $39.49
10th percentile $50,670
90th percentile $114,430
Employed locally 180
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,670
    25th
    $70,470
    50th (median)
    $82,140
    75th
    $90,130
    90th
    $114,430

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Forensic Science Technicians salary vs area income 95% Median Forensic Science Technicians salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Forensic Science Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,390
    Illinois $117,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,930
    Akron, OH $102,230
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $100,800
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $99,670

    Nearby metros — Forensic Science Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,390
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $78,520
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $78,170
    Rochester, NY $64,600

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians$68,890
    Physical Scientists, All Other$98,240
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$58,770
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$88,710
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76,620
    Chemists$103,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Forensic Science Technicians make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Albany, NY is $39.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.67 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Forensic Science Technicians salaries?

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Albany, NY is 21.8% above the national median of $67,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Forensic Science Technicians in Albany?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $50,670 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,470.