The median annual wage for Forensic Science Technicians in New York is $78,170 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $80,470.
Pay spans roughly $60,680 at the 10th percentile to $101,370 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $37.58 per hour. An estimated 1,120 people work as forensic science technicians in New York.
| Median (annual) | $78,170 |
| Mean (annual) | $80,470 |
| Median (hourly) | $37.58 |
| 10th percentile | $60,680 |
| 90th percentile | $101,370 |
| Employment | 1,120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.