Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Texas
Ranked #34 of 41 · TX
22.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,530 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $59,870
Employment 1,900
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $42,430P25 $49,460 Median $59,870P75 $70,130P90 $82,640
About 80% of forensic science technicianss in Texas earn between $42,430 and $82,640. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean forensic science technicians salary in Texas is $61,530, about 22.3% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $70,130 | $68,750 | 360 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $66,440 | $65,280 | 300 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $59,950 | $58,250 | 160 |
| El Paso, TX | $58,890 | $62,380 | 50 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $57,180 | $61,330 | 590 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $55,150 | $55,280 | 40 |
| Lubbock, TX | $54,970 | $53,540 | 40 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $51,710 | $54,150 | 30 |