Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Cheyenne, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cheyenne, WY

Median annual salary $67,640 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.52
10th percentile $48,320
90th percentile $97,370
Employed locally 30
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,320
    25th
    $52,100
    50th (median)
    $67,640
    75th
    $78,830
    90th
    $97,370

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 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
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $76,450
    Wyoming $60,670
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $41,600

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$74,060
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$80,960
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$73,760
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$64,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Cheyenne, WY is $32.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Cheyenne, WY is 0.3% 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 Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,320 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,100.