Forensic Science Technicians in California

Local pay for forensic science technicians in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 19-4092

$102,100

median pay, California

2,800

employed in California

+41.7%

vs U.S. median

+12.8%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What forensic science technicians earn in California

California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of forensic science technicians in California earn between $80,810 and $132,810 a year; the U.S. median is $72,060.

$64,650

P10

$80,810

P25

$102,100

MEDIAN

$132,810

P75

$148,090

P90

Pay by metro in California

$137,280

$109,930

$105,320

$104,410

$102,810

$101,780

$85,200

$82,320

$40k $110k $180k