Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Colorado

Forensic science technicians in Colorado earn the most in Denver (average $91,890 a year) and the least in Colorado Springs ($85,840), across the 2 Colorado metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the forensic science technicians average at $89,400 and the median at $84,010 for 510 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $79,200.

Forensic Science Technicians average salary by city in Colorado

Denver$91,890
Colorado Springs$85,840

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Denver	$91,890	$87,170	$74,090	$70,140	106
Colorado Springs	$85,840	$84,010	$80,490	$66,150	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Forensic Science Technicians salary in other states

Forensic Science Technicians salary by city and state

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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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