The median annual wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC is $59,230 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,240.
Pay spans roughly $45,890 at the 10th percentile to $100,180 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.48 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as forensic science technicians in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC.
| Median (annual) | $59,230 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,240 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.48 |
| 10th percentile | $45,890 |
| 90th percentile | $100,180 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.