Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,720 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Pittsburgh earn between $53,530 and $61,510.
- $43K10th
- $54K25th
- $55KMedian
- $62K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,740 | $4,812 | $27.76 |
| Median | $55,380 | $4,615 | $26.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,530 | $4,461 | $25.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,510 | $5,126 | $29.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in Pittsburgh earn 15% less than the Pennsylvania average ($67,610) and 27% less than the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $72,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $57,740 | $55,380 | $43,180 | $74,720 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,610 | $61,580 | $47,740 | $94,520 | 360 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $57,740, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $46,801 a year, or $3,900 a month and $1,800 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $57,740 buys what about $60,990 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 3rd of 3 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($70,620).
- Philadelphia$70,620
- Harrisburg$64,110
- Pittsburgh$57,740
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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$27.76 an hour on average, and $26.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $46,801 a year ($3,900 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,740. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.28, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.28).
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