Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,810 a year or less, while the top 10% make $113,210 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Grand Rapids earn between $66,150 and $94,520.
- $52K10th
- $66K25th
- $87KMedian
- $95K75th
- $113K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,390 | $6,949 | $40.09 |
| Median | $87,280 | $7,273 | $41.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,150 | $5,512 | $31.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $94,520 | $7,877 | $45.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in Grand Rapids earn 5% more than the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is +21% against the U.S. median of $72,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $83,390 | $87,280 | $51,810 | $113,210 | 70 |
| 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 Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $83,390, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $63,033 a year, or $5,253 a month and $2,424 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). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $83,390 buys what about $87,277 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 2nd of 2 Michigan metro areas for this job; Lansing pays the most ($85,820).
- Lansing$85,820
- Grand Rapids$83,390
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 Grand Rapids: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Grand Rapids?
$40.09 an hour on average, and $41.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,810 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $63,033 a year ($5,253 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,390. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.1%.
- 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 Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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