Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Milwaukee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,660 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Milwaukee earn between $67,130 and $83,430.
- $55K10th
- $67K25th
- $74KMedian
- $83K75th
- $101K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,870 | $6,406 | $36.96 |
| Median | $73,740 | $6,145 | $35.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,130 | $5,594 | $32.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,430 | $6,952 | $40.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Milwaukee vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in Milwaukee earn 7% more than the Wisconsin average ($72,110) and about the same as the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $72,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $76,870 | $73,740 | $55,480 | $100,660 | 140 |
| Wisconsin | $72,110 | $72,280 | $53,840 | $100,640 | 310 |
| 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 Milwaukee
On the average salary of $76,870, a single filer in Milwaukee takes home about $59,854 a year, or $4,988 a month and $2,302 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Milwaukee a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Milwaukee area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $76,870 buys what about $79,299 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Milwaukee ($51,160). A typical home costs $390,238, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in other Wisconsin cities
Milwaukee ranks 1st of 2 Wisconsin metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Milwaukee$76,870
- Madison$69,000
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 Milwaukee: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Milwaukee?
$36.96 an hour on average, and $35.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Milwaukee?
About $59,854 a year ($4,988 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,870.
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Milwaukee than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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 1.36, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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