Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Pennsylvania
Forensic Science Technicians in Pennsylvania earn a median of $61,580 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,580
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($72,060)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,740; the top 10% earn over $94,520. Nationally the range is $48,250 to $117,250.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Police Identification and Records Officers$97,580 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$60,650 median in Pennsylvania
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$85,580 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Radiologists$455,380 median in Pennsylvania
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76,110 median in Pennsylvania
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$94,570 median in Pennsylvania
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Pennsylvania
How much do forensic science technicians make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $61,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,740 and the top 10% earn over $94,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for forensic science technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 41 (−15% vs. the national median of $72,060). Living costs are not included.