The median annual wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Columbia, SC is $44,490 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,550.
Pay spans roughly $37,490 at the 10th percentile to $59,850 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.39 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as forensic science technicians in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $44,490 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,550 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.39 |
| 10th percentile | $37,490 |
| 90th percentile | $59,850 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.