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Forensic Science Technicians average salary by city in California
- San Jose$132,690
- San Francisco$127,560
- Los Angeles$107,010
- Sacramento$105,420
- Oxnard$104,680
- San Diego$104,440
- Fresno$90,100
- Riverside$87,970
- Stockton$80,580
- Bakersfield$77,390
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $132,690 | $137,280 | $102,820 | $93,711 | 110 |
| San Francisco | $127,560 | $109,930 | $101,190 | $90,682 | 116 |
| Los Angeles | $107,010 | $104,410 | $80,810 | $78,252 | 114 |
| Sacramento | $105,420 | $101,780 | $84,700 | $77,281 | 107 |
| Oxnard | $104,680 | $102,810 | $82,200 | $76,829 | 111 |
| San Diego | $104,440 | $105,320 | $83,940 | $76,683 | 112 |
| Fresno | $90,100 | $85,200 | $66,120 | $67,928 | 102 |
| Riverside | $87,970 | $82,320 | $69,320 | $66,628 | 106 |
| Stockton | $80,580 | $81,930 | $65,450 | $62,116 | 105 |
| Bakersfield | $77,390 | $79,970 | $64,210 | $60,155 | 101 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in other states
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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.
- 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.
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