The median annual wage for Forensic Science Technicians in California is $96,850 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $99,390.
Pay spans roughly $61,380 at the 10th percentile to $137,020 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $46.56 per hour. An estimated 3,100 people work as forensic science technicians in California.
| Median (annual) | $96,850 |
| Mean (annual) | $99,390 |
| Median (hourly) | $46.56 |
| 10th percentile | $61,380 |
| 90th percentile | $137,020 |
| Employment | 3,100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.