Forensic Science Technicians salary
in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Middle 50%
- $51,260–$82,410
- vs U.S. median
- -8%
- Metro rank
- #14 of 20
Forensic Science Technicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro earn a median of $66,440 a year, based on BLS estimates for 300 jobs (May 2025). That is 8% below the U.S. median of $72,060 and 11% above the TX statewide median of $59,870. It ranks #14 of 20 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE300 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Forensic Science Technicians pay in other TX metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $70,130 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $57,180 |
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What is the average Forensic Science Technicians salary in Houston?
The BLS median is $66,440 a year (May 2025). Half of the 300 jobs pay between $51,260 and $82,410. The 10th percentile is $38,080 and the 90th is $83,470.
Is Houston a high-paying metro for Forensic Science Technicians?
That is 8% below the U.S. median of $72,060 and 11% above the TX statewide median of $59,870. It ranks #14 of 20 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Forensic Science Technicians make an hour in Houston?
About $31.94 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $66,440 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $24.64–$39.62 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
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.