Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $96,770 +43.5% vs national
Median hourly $46.53
10th percentile $71,500
90th percentile $133,540
Employed locally 150
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,500
    25th
    $78,440
    50th (median)
    $96,770
    75th
    $114,410
    90th
    $133,540

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Forensic Science Technicians salary vs area income 103% Median Forensic Science Technicians salary is 3% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,390
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,930
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $100,800
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $99,670
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $98,110
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $97,040

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners $91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,390
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $101,060
    Biological Technicians $62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other $96,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Sacramento, CA is $46.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Sacramento, CA is 43.5% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $71,500 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,440.