Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $53,600 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.77
10th percentile $41,260
90th percentile $78,370
Employed locally 90
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,260
    25th
    $46,260
    50th (median)
    $53,600
    75th
    $63,430
    90th
    $78,370

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Forensic Science Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Forensic Science Technicians salary is 44% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,930
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $86,150
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $64,280
    Lincoln, NE $61,680
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $59,230
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $52,150

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $66,370
    Chemists $80,940
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $102,470
    Biological Scientists, All Other $102,030
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,560
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $117,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Raleigh, NC is $25.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Raleigh, NC is 20.5% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,260 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,260.