The median annual wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY is $78,520 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $79,670.
Pay spans roughly $62,460 at the 10th percentile to $96,890 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.75 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as forensic science technicians in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY.
| Median (annual) | $78,520 |
| Mean (annual) | $79,670 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.75 |
| 10th percentile | $62,460 |
| 90th percentile | $96,890 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.