Forensic Science Technicians Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • California
Forensic Science Technicians in California earn a median salary of $92,895 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +37.7% vs the national median of $67,440. An estimated 2,820 forensic science technicians are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $75,480 to $131,390 depending on location.
$92,895
Avg median salary in California
$131,390
Highest paying metro
$75,480
Lowest paying metro
2,820
Employed in California
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Forensic Science Technicians salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $131,390 | $98,410 | $155,130 | 150 |
| San Francisco, CA | $103,930 | $96,070 | $155,510 | 410 |
| San Diego, CA | $100,800 | $68,930 | $129,520 | 230 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $98,110 | $76,270 | $132,460 | 1,210 |
| Oxnard, CA | $97,040 | $77,580 | $130,310 | 90 |
| Sacramento, CA | $96,770 | $78,440 | $114,410 | 150 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $91,340 | $80,370 | $123,960 | 40 |
| Modesto, CA | $81,860 | $65,940 | $101,270 | 40 |
| Riverside, CA | $79,910 | $65,910 | $97,720 | 290 |
| Fresno, CA | $79,700 | $63,060 | $105,700 | 80 |
| Stockton, CA | $78,410 | $67,640 | $83,570 | 60 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $75,480 | $60,610 | $93,310 | 70 |