The median annual wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $80,300 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $86,400.
Pay spans roughly $46,910 at the 10th percentile to $132,130 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $38.61 per hour. An estimated 640 people work as forensic science technicians in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $80,300 |
| Mean (annual) | $86,400 |
| Median (hourly) | $38.61 |
| 10th percentile | $46,910 |
| 90th percentile | $132,130 |
| Employment | 640 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.