Forensic Science Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$67,440
↑ 29.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Forensic Science Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Forensic Science Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 29.2% since 2011 ($52,180 → $67,440)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $67,440
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -12%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,440 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $64,940 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $63,740 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $61,930 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | $60,590 | +2.4% |
| 2019 | $59,150 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | $58,230 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | $57,850 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | $56,750 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | $56,320 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | $55,360 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | $54,360 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | $52,840 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | $52,180 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.