How much does a forensic science technician make in Atlanta?
$63,840a year
Median yearly pay for forensic science technicians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $30.69 an hour or $5,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.69
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 92
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,440Median: $63,840Highest 10%: $89,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,440 | $22.81 | |
| 25th | $50,620 | $24.34 | |
| Median | $63,840 | $30.69 | |
| 75th | $81,290 | $39.08 | |
| 90th | $89,600 | $43.08 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for forensic science technicians.
| Savannah, GA | $63,840 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $144,900 |
| Physical Scientist | $137,700 |
| Economist | $122,600 |
| Microbiologist | $109,300 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $108,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $103,100 |
| School Psychologist | $99,110 |
| Chemist | $97,930 |
| Biological Scientist | $97,160 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $97,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forensic science technician make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $30.69 ($63,840 a year).
Do forensic science technicians make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $63,840 against $72,060 nationally, 11% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $63,600, so Atlanta pays 0% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for forensic science technician pay?
57 of 92 metro areas with data.
How much does a forensic science technician make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.