Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $71,930 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.58
10th percentile $48,810
90th percentile $112,390
Employed locally 120
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,810
    25th
    $54,050
    50th (median)
    $71,930
    75th
    $99,530
    90th
    $112,390

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Forensic Science Technicians salary vs area income 87% Median Forensic Science Technicians salary is 13% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $79,910
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $78,460
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $76,450
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $74,910
    Florida $61,070
    Idaho $60,470

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$54,310
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$47,440
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$71,680
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$75,870
    Biological Scientists, All Other$79,790
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$76,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Forensic Science Technicians make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Boise City, ID is $34.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.46 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Forensic Science Technicians salaries?

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Boise City, ID is 6.7% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,810 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,050.