Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Tennessee

Forensic science technicians in Tennessee earn the most in Nashville (average $83,320 a year) and the least in Memphis ($57,030), across the 4 Tennessee metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the forensic science technicians average at $75,770 and the median at $70,500 for 300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $79,200.

Forensic Science Technicians average salary by city in Tennessee

Nashville$83,320
Knoxville$76,340
Jackson$74,740
Memphis$57,030

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Nashville	$83,320	$78,480	$59,150	$67,446	96
Knoxville	$76,340	$70,500	$50,290	$62,535	93
Jackson	$74,740	$74,020	$70,500	$61,410	86
Memphis	$57,030	$59,660	$57,840	$48,004	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

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Forensic Science Technicians salary by city and state

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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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