How much does a forensic science technician make in Dallas?
$57,180a year
Median yearly pay for forensic science technicians in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $27.49 an hour or $4,765 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.49
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 92
- Jobs in the area
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,300Median: $57,180Highest 10%: $83,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,300 | $19.86 | |
| 25th | $49,060 | $23.59 | |
| Median | $57,180 | $27.49 | |
| 75th | $70,130 | $33.72 | |
| 90th | $83,770 | $40.27 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for forensic science technicians.
| Austin, TX | $70,130 |
| Houston, TX | $66,440 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,950 |
| El Paso, TX | $58,890 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $156,800 |
| Physical Scientist | $133,600 |
| Geoscientist | $132,800 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $130,700 |
| Economist | $122,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $106,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $104,400 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $93,670 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $92,790 |
| Life Scientist | $89,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forensic science technician make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $27.49 ($57,180 a year).
Do forensic science technicians make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $57,180 against $72,060 nationally, 21% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $59,870, so Dallas pays 4% less.
Where does Dallas rank for forensic science technician pay?
80 of 92 metro areas with data.
How much does a forensic science technician make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,770 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.