Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $88,670 +31.5% vs national
Median hourly $42.63
10th percentile $47,550
90th percentile $113,210
Employed locally 110
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,550
    25th
    $64,060
    50th (median)
    $88,670
    75th
    $94,520
    90th
    $113,210

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Forensic Science Technicians salary vs area income 125% Median Forensic Science Technicians salary is 25% 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
    Missoula, MT $78,610
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $76,450
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $74,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,070
    Michigan $69,040
    Minnesota $68,790

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,010
    Social Science Research Assistants $60,740
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $64,760
    Soil and Plant Scientists $61,710
    Physicists $67,710
    Biological Scientists, All Other $64,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Lansing, MI is $42.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Lansing, MI is 31.5% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,550 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,060.