Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $89,600 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Atlanta earn between $50,620 and $81,290.
- $47K10th
- $51K25th
- $64KMedian
- $81K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,030 | $5,669 | $32.71 |
| Median | $63,840 | $5,320 | $30.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,620 | $4,218 | $24.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,290 | $6,774 | $39.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in Atlanta earn 3% more than the Georgia average ($65,870) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $72,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $68,030 | $63,840 | $47,440 | $89,600 | 370 |
| Georgia | $65,870 | $63,600 | $46,490 | $89,600 | 550 |
| 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 Atlanta
On the average salary of $68,030, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $54,043 a year, or $4,504 a month and $2,079 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $68,030 buys what about $67,991 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 1st of 2 Georgia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Atlanta$68,030
- Savannah$67,850
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 Atlanta: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Atlanta?
$32.71 an hour on average, and $30.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $54,043 a year ($4,504 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,030.
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). 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 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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