Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $65,640 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.56
10th percentile $50,930
90th percentile $95,470
Employed locally 120
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,930
    25th
    $54,880
    50th (median)
    $65,640
    75th
    $95,200
    90th
    $95,470

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Forensic Science Technicians salary vs area income 86% Median Forensic Science Technicians salary is 14% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,070
    Wisconsin $61,920
    Madison, WI $60,150
    Wichita, KS $59,990
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,120
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $52,800

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $66,140
    School Psychologists $104,290
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,620
    Chemists $76,820
    Psychologists, All Other $107,550
    Chemical Technicians $48,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Milwaukee, WI is $31.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $50,930 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,880.