Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $66,540 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.99
10th percentile $45,930
90th percentile $100,180
Employed locally 60
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,930
    25th
    $47,730
    50th (median)
    $66,540
    75th
    $87,950
    90th
    $100,180

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Forensic Science Technicians salary vs area income 99% Median Forensic Science Technicians salary is 1% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $86,150
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,300
    Nevada $76,540
    Richmond, VA $66,370
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $59,230

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$72,680
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$72,790
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$75,650
    School Psychologists$71,570
    Psychologists, All Other$122,620
    Urban and Regional Planners$63,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Roanoke, VA is $31.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Roanoke, VA is 1.3% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,930 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,730.