Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,850 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Phoenix earn between $56,680 and $86,610.
- $52K10th
- $57K25th
- $65KMedian
- $87K75th
- $110K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,120 | $6,260 | $36.12 |
| Median | $65,220 | $5,435 | $31.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,680 | $4,723 | $27.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $86,610 | $7,218 | $41.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in Phoenix earn 4% more than the Arizona average ($72,120) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $72,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $75,120 | $65,220 | $51,580 | $109,850 | 620 |
| Arizona | $72,120 | $63,250 | $49,110 | $109,850 | 900 |
| United States | $79,200 | $72,060 | $48,250 | $117,250 | 19,120 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Forensic Science Technicians salary after taxes in Phoenix
On the average salary of $75,120, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $60,193 a year, or $5,016 a month and $2,315 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $75,120 buys what about $72,709 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in other Arizona cities
Phoenix ranks 1st of 2 Arizona metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Phoenix$75,120
- Tucson$67,130
Highest-paying cities for forensic science technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($132,690).
- San Jose, CA$132,690
- San Francisco, CA$127,560
- Los Angeles, CA$107,010
- Chicago, IL$105,710
- Sacramento, CA$105,420
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Forensic Science Technicians salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Phoenix?
$36.11 an hour on average, and $31.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $60,193 a year ($5,016 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,120.
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($79,200).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4092; area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.11, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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