Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $60,870 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.26
10th percentile $39,200
90th percentile $86,160
Employed locally 370
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,200
    25th
    $45,980
    50th (median)
    $60,870
    75th
    $75,290
    90th
    $86,160

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Forensic Science Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Forensic Science Technicians salary is 29% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $78,520
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $76,540
    Michigan $69,040
    Savannah, GA $58,500
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $50,420

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$81,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$93,980
    Biological Scientists, All Other$91,890
    Social Science Research Assistants$63,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82,010
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$58,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Atlanta, GA is $29.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Atlanta, GA is 9.7% below 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,200 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,980.