Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $63,360 -6% vs national
Median hourly $30.46
10th percentile $59,170
90th percentile $99,990
Employed locally 30
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,170
    25th
    $61,520
    50th (median)
    $63,360
    75th
    $90,400
    90th
    $99,990

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Forensic Science Technicians salary vs area income 75% Median Forensic Science Technicians salary is 25% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $97,040
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $86,150
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,300
    Maryland $78,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $76,540

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,120
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $56,420
    Anthropologists and Archeologists $59,290
    Conservation Scientists $72,600
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $86,940
    Biological Technicians $40,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Bismarck, ND is $30.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Bismarck, ND is 6% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $59,170 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,520.