The median annual wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Richmond, VA is $66,370 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $74,030.
Pay spans roughly $47,620 at the 10th percentile to $105,150 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $31.91 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as forensic science technicians in Richmond, VA.
| Median (annual) | $66,370 |
| Mean (annual) | $74,030 |
| Median (hourly) | $31.91 |
| 10th percentile | $47,620 |
| 90th percentile | $105,150 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.