Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Oklahoma City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,920 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Oklahoma City earn between $55,000 and $85,550.
- $44K10th
- $55K25th
- $69KMedian
- $86K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,990 | $5,832 | $33.65 |
| Median | $69,390 | $5,782 | $33.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $85,550 | $7,129 | $41.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Oklahoma City vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in Oklahoma City earn 3% more than the Oklahoma average ($67,950) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $72,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $69,990 | $69,390 | $43,510 | $101,920 | 60 |
| Oklahoma | $67,950 | $65,940 | $43,990 | $99,980 | 110 |
| 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 Oklahoma City
On the average salary of $69,990, a single filer in Oklahoma City takes home about $55,464 a year, or $4,622 a month and $2,133 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Oklahoma City a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Oklahoma City area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.4), so the average $69,990 buys what about $77,416 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Oklahoma City ($47,230). A typical home costs $246,872, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Wichita, KS$69,210
- Dallas, TX$61,330
- Topeka, KS$85,340
- Lubbock, TX$53,540
- Little Rock, AR$47,330
- Austin, TX$68,750
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 Oklahoma City: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Oklahoma City?
$33.65 an hour on average, and $33.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Oklahoma City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Oklahoma City?
About $55,464 a year ($4,622 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,990.
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Oklahoma City than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Oklahoma City, OK (36420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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