Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Corpus Christi
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,500 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Corpus Christi earn between $49,020 and $56,950.
- $46K10th
- $49K25th
- $52KMedian
- $57K75th
- $66K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,150 | $4,512 | $26.03 |
| Median | $51,710 | $4,309 | $24.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,020 | $4,085 | $23.57 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,950 | $4,746 | $27.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Corpus Christi vs. Texas and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in Corpus Christi earn 12% less than the Texas average ($61,530) and 32% less than the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is -28% against the U.S. median of $72,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | $54,150 | $51,710 | $45,590 | $65,500 | 30 |
| Texas | $61,530 | $59,870 | $42,430 | $82,640 | 1,900 |
| 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 Corpus Christi
On the average salary of $54,150, a single filer in Corpus Christi takes home about $45,690 a year, or $3,807 a month and $1,757 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Corpus Christi a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Corpus Christi area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $54,150 buys what about $58,433 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Corpus Christi ($45,350). A typical home costs $225,070, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in other Texas cities
Corpus Christi ranks 7th of 8 Texas metro areas for this job; Austin pays the most ($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 Corpus Christi: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Corpus Christi?
$26.03 an hour on average, and $24.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Corpus Christi?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Corpus Christi?
About $45,690 a year ($3,807 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,150. Texas has no state income tax.
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Corpus Christi than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% 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 Corpus Christi, TX (18580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.46, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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