Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $77,990 +15.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.50
10th percentile $60,000
90th percentile $104,660
Employed locally 280
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,000
    25th
    $66,060
    50th (median)
    $77,990
    75th
    $99,430
    90th
    $104,660

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Forensic Science Technicians salary vs area income 76% Median Forensic Science Technicians salary is 24% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $86,150
    Connecticut $84,920
    Columbus, OH $83,790
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,600
    Colorado Springs, CO $80,400

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $126,260
    Biological Technicians $61,720
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,680
    Chemists $93,500
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $114,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Denver, CO is $37.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Denver, CO is 15.6% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $60,000 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,060.