Forensic Science Technicians Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $54,120 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.02
10th percentile $40,310
90th percentile $76,420
Employed locally 50
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,310
    25th
    $44,440
    50th (median)
    $54,120
    75th
    $66,850
    90th
    $76,420

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Forensic Science Technicians salary vs area income 92% Median Forensic Science Technicians salary is 8% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $55,380
    Lubbock, TX $52,610
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $51,280
    Corpus Christi, TX $49,490

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $62,760
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $44,920
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $94,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $41,320
    School Psychologists $77,160
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $63,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Forensic Science Technicians make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in El Paso, TX is $26.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.83 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Forensic Science Technicians salaries?

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in El Paso, TX is 19.8% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,310 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,440.