Forensic Science Technicians Salary in New York

Forensic science technicians in New York earn the most in Buffalo (average $85,260 a year) and the least in Rochester ($73,290), across the 4 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the forensic science technicians average at $84,050 and the median at $81,670 for 1,140 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $79,200.

Forensic Science Technicians average salary by city in New York

Buffalo$85,260
New York$85,170
Albany$84,980
Rochester$73,290

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Buffalo	$85,260	$82,040	$78,630	$64,726	96
New York	$85,170	$81,670	$64,300	$64,668	113
Albany	$84,980	$87,020	$77,340	$64,545	100
Rochester	$73,290	$66,340	$65,280	$56,964	97

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Forensic Science Technicians salary in other states

Forensic Science Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

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.
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.

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