Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $58,590 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.17
10th percentile $47,990
90th percentile $78,680
Employed locally 320
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,990
    25th
    $51,090
    50th (median)
    $58,590
    75th
    $67,150
    90th
    $78,680

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Forensic Science Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Forensic Science Technicians salary is 40% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $67,440
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $55,380
    El Paso, TX $54,120
    Lubbock, TX $52,610
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $51,280
    Corpus Christi, TX $49,490

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,330
    Social Science Research Assistants $59,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Austin, TX is $28.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Austin, TX is 13.1% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,990 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,090.