Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $55,380 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.63
10th percentile $41,380
90th percentile $81,580
Employed locally 620
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,380
    25th
    $46,300
    50th (median)
    $55,380
    75th
    $64,680
    90th
    $81,580

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Forensic Science Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Forensic Science Technicians salary is 36% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,590
    El Paso, TX $54,120
    Lubbock, TX $52,610
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $51,280
    Corpus Christi, TX $49,490

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $51,570
    School Psychologists $80,030
    Chemical Technicians $61,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Dallas, TX is $26.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Dallas, TX is 17.9% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,380 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,300.