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Forensic Science Technicians salary
in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Forensic Science Technicians in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro earn a median of $70,130 a year, based on BLS estimates for 360 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% below the U.S. median of $72,060 and 17% above the TX statewide median of $59,870. It ranks #13 of 20 metros with published figures for this job.

FORENSIC SCIENCE TECHNICIANS · AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-SAN MARCOS, TX · BLS
BLS OEWS MAY 2025 · AUSTIN-ROUND ROCK-SAN MARCOS, TX · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$50,990P25$55,150MEDIAN$70,130P75$74,950P90$83,140
BLS · UNITED STATES
P10$48,250P25$57,830MEDIAN$72,060P75$94,520P90$117,250
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What is the average Forensic Science Technicians salary in Austin?

The BLS median is $70,130 a year (May 2025). Half of the 360 jobs pay between $55,150 and $74,950. The 10th percentile is $50,990 and the 90th is $83,140.

Is Austin a high-paying metro for Forensic Science Technicians?

That is 3% below the U.S. median of $72,060 and 17% above the TX statewide median of $59,870. It ranks #13 of 20 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.

Does this include experience levels?

BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).

Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.