Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $62,010 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.81
10th percentile $36,950
90th percentile $88,090
Employed locally 70
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,950
    25th
    $42,490
    50th (median)
    $62,010
    75th
    $80,400
    90th
    $88,090

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Forensic Science Technicians salary vs area income 103% Median Forensic Science Technicians salary is 3% above 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $51,660

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$49,220
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$77,380
    Conservation Scientists$57,340
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$55,110
    Urban and Regional Planners$67,550
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$62,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Jackson, MS is $29.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Jackson, MS is 8.1% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,950 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,490.