Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $65,770 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.62
10th percentile $40,750
90th percentile $90,880
Employed locally 200
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,750
    25th
    $53,000
    50th (median)
    $65,770
    75th
    $84,580
    90th
    $90,880

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Forensic Science Technicians salary vs area income 85% Median Forensic Science Technicians salary is 15% 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
    Illinois $117,590
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $99,670
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $88,670
    Colorado Springs, CO $80,400
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,300
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $79,910

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,210
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,480
    Chemists $74,260
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $59,170
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $86,380
    Physical Scientists, All Other $62,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Indianapolis, IN is $31.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Indianapolis, IN is 2.5% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,750 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,000.