Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $67,440 +0% vs national
Median hourly $32.42
10th percentile $44,040
90th percentile $83,320
Employed locally 380
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,040
    25th
    $50,130
    50th (median)
    $67,440
    75th
    $78,870
    90th
    $83,320

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Forensic Science Technicians salary vs area income 84% Median Forensic Science Technicians salary is 16% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,590
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $55,380
    El Paso, TX $54,120
    Lubbock, TX $52,610
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $51,280
    Corpus Christi, TX $49,490

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,680
    Chemical Technicians $74,620
    Chemists $110,300
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $49,980
    Biological Technicians $49,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Houston, TX is $32.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 0% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,040 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,130.