Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Lincoln
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $86,870 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Lincoln earn between $50,980 and $74,470.
- $43K10th
- $51K25th
- $62KMedian
- $74K75th
- $87K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,260 | $5,272 | $30.41 |
| Median | $61,680 | $5,140 | $29.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,980 | $4,248 | $24.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,470 | $6,206 | $35.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Lincoln vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in Lincoln earn 3% less than the Nebraska average ($65,470) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $72,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $63,260 | $61,680 | $42,940 | $86,870 | 70 |
| Nebraska | $65,470 | $65,920 | $46,500 | $81,850 | 150 |
| 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 Lincoln
On the average salary of $63,260, a single filer in Lincoln takes home about $51,011 a year, or $4,251 a month and $1,962 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lincoln a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lincoln area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $63,260 buys what about $69,075 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Lincoln ($49,800). A typical home costs $304,242, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in other Nebraska cities
Lincoln ranks 2nd of 2 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Omaha pays the most ($69,210).
- Omaha$69,210
- Lincoln$63,260
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 Lincoln: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Lincoln?
$30.41 an hour on average, and $29.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Lincoln?
About $51,011 a year ($4,251 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $63,260.
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Lincoln than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 Lincoln, NE (30700). 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.32, this job is 3.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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