Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,950 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Baltimore earn between $64,110 and $99,960.
- $59K10th
- $64K25th
- $82KMedian
- $100K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $84,620 | $7,052 | $40.68 |
| Median | $81,780 | $6,815 | $39.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,110 | $5,342 | $30.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,960 | $8,330 | $48.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in Baltimore earn 5% less than the Maryland average ($88,980) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is +13% against the U.S. median of $72,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $84,620 | $81,780 | $59,090 | $126,950 | 300 |
| Maryland | $88,980 | $82,140 | $59,730 | $130,000 | 460 |
| 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 Baltimore
On the average salary of $84,620, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $64,552 a year, or $5,379 a month and $2,483 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $84,620 buys what about $80,986 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$92,220
- Harrisburg, PA$64,110
- Philadelphia, PA$70,620
- Richmond, VA$79,550
- Virginia Beach, VA$67,630
- New York, NY$85,170
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 Baltimore: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Baltimore?
$40.69 an hour on average, and $39.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $64,552 a year ($5,379 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $84,620. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.3%.
- 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). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.81, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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