The median annual wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Albuquerque, NM is $61,890 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,540.
Pay spans roughly $40,070 at the 10th percentile to $91,770 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.75 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as forensic science technicians in Albuquerque, NM.
| Median (annual) | $61,890 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,540 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.75 |
| 10th percentile | $40,070 |
| 90th percentile | $91,770 |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.