Forensic Science Technicians Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $47,130 -30.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $32,280
90th percentile $63,270
Employed locally 40
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,280
    25th
    $38,040
    50th (median)
    $47,130
    75th
    $55,500
    90th
    $63,270

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Forensic Science Technicians salary vs area income 90% Median Forensic Science Technicians salary is 10% 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
    El Paso, TX $54,120
    Lubbock, TX $52,610
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $51,280

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $77,210
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $49,810
    Biological Scientists, All Other $92,750
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,820
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $72,530
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $92,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in McAllen, TX is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in McAllen, TX is 30.1% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,280 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,040.