Forensic Science Technicians Salary in South Carolina

Forensic science technicians in South Carolina earn the most in Greenville (average $59,900 a year) and the least in Columbia ($47,770), across the 2 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the forensic science technicians average at $53,750 and the median at $51,830 for 160 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $79,200.

Forensic Science Technicians average salary by city in South Carolina

Greenville$59,900
Columbia$47,770

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Greenville	$59,900	$57,820	$55,330	$48,654	93
Columbia	$47,770	$45,990	$39,990	$39,712	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 South Carolina

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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