Forensic Science Technicians Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $51,280 -24% vs national
Median hourly $24.66
10th percentile $40,290
90th percentile $76,420
Employed locally 150
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,290
    25th
    $46,350
    50th (median)
    $51,280
    75th
    $58,590
    90th
    $76,420

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Forensic Science Technicians salary vs area income 69% Median Forensic Science Technicians salary is 31% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $49,490

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $73,770
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $75,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $102,900
    School Psychologists $75,770
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $67,660
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $47,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Forensic Science Technicians make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in San Antonio, TX is $24.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.10 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Forensic Science Technicians salaries?

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in San Antonio, TX is 24% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,290 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,350.