Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $86,670 +28.5% vs national
Median hourly $41.67
10th percentile $60,090
90th percentile $110,680
Employed locally 60
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,090
    25th
    $73,240
    50th (median)
    $86,670
    75th
    $93,330
    90th
    $110,680

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Forensic Science Technicians salary vs area income 127% Median Forensic Science Technicians salary is 27% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $97,040
    Kansas City, MO-KS $77,280
    Jackson, TN $74,730
    Jackson, MS $62,010
    Wichita, KS $59,990
    Jacksonville, FL $56,370

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$58,930
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$76,150
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$162,810
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$66,560
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$81,060
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$54,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Topeka, KS is $41.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Topeka, KS is 28.5% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $60,090 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,240.