Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Albany
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $117,860 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Albany earn between $77,340 and $98,440.
- $53K10th
- $77K25th
- $87KMedian
- $98K75th
- $118K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $84,980 | $7,082 | $40.86 |
| Median | $87,020 | $7,252 | $41.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,340 | $6,445 | $37.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,440 | $8,203 | $47.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Albany vs. New York and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in Albany earn about the same as the New York average ($84,050) and 7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $84,980 | $87,020 | $52,760 | $117,860 | 170 |
| New York | $84,050 | $81,670 | $63,970 | $105,920 | 1,140 |
| 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 Albany
On the average salary of $84,980, a single filer in Albany takes home about $64,545 a year, or $5,379 a month and $2,482 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). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Albany a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albany area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.6), so the average $84,980 buys what about $85,350 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Albany ($58,460). A typical home costs $370,533, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in other New York cities
Albany ranks 3rd of 4 New York metro areas for this job; Buffalo pays the most ($85,260).
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 Albany: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Albany?
$40.85 an hour on average, and $41.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Albany?
About $64,545 a year ($5,379 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $84,980. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Albany 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 Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY (10580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.13, this job is 3.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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