Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Fort Wayne
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $86,560 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Fort Wayne earn between $60,600 and $77,680.
- $61K10th
- $61K25th
- $73KMedian
- $78K75th
- $87K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,500 | $6,042 | $34.86 |
| Median | $72,510 | $6,042 | $34.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,600 | $5,050 | $29.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,680 | $6,473 | $37.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Fort Wayne vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in Fort Wayne earn about the same as the Indiana average ($70,400) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $72,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $72,500 | $72,510 | $60,600 | $86,560 | 30 |
| Indiana | $70,400 | $66,520 | $49,990 | $92,450 | 320 |
| 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 Fort Wayne
On the average salary of $72,500, a single filer in Fort Wayne takes home about $56,552 a year, or $4,713 a month and $2,175 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Is Fort Wayne a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fort Wayne area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $72,500 buys what about $78,317 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Fort Wayne ($47,700). A typical home costs $259,816, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in other Indiana cities
Fort Wayne ranks 2nd of 2 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($74,480).
- Indianapolis$74,480
- Fort Wayne$72,500
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 Fort Wayne: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Fort Wayne?
$34.86 an hour on average, and $34.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Fort Wayne?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Fort Wayne?
About $56,552 a year ($4,713 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,500. Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Fort Wayne than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Fort Wayne, IN (23060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.16, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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