Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $59,990 -11% vs national
Median hourly $28.84
10th percentile $49,620
90th percentile $80,050
Employed locally 50
National median $67,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,620
    25th
    $49,620
    50th (median)
    $59,990
    75th
    $66,020
    90th
    $80,050

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Forensic Science Technicians salary vs area income 87% Median Forensic Science Technicians salary is 13% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $97,040
    Topeka, KS $86,670
    Kansas City, MO-KS $77,280
    Jackson, TN $74,730
    Jackson, MS $62,010
    Jacksonville, FL $56,370

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $64,920
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,160
    School Psychologists $62,570
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $89,140
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $47,020
    Chemists $81,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Wichita, KS is $28.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Wichita, KS is 11% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Forensic Science Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $49,620 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,620.