The median annual wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Modesto, CA is $81,860 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $89,040.
Pay spans roughly $63,090 at the 10th percentile to $124,980 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $39.36 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as forensic science technicians in Modesto, CA.
| Median (annual) | $81,860 |
| Mean (annual) | $89,040 |
| Median (hourly) | $39.36 |
| 10th percentile | $63,090 |
| 90th percentile | $124,980 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.