How much does a forensic science technician make in Denver?
$87,170a year
Median yearly pay for forensic science technicians in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $41.91 an hour or $7,264 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.91
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 92
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,470Median: $87,170Highest 10%: $123,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,470 | $31.00 | |
| 25th | $74,090 | $35.62 | |
| Median | $87,170 | $41.91 | |
| 75th | $106,000 | $50.96 | |
| 90th | $123,300 | $59.28 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for forensic science technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $166,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $141,000 |
| Psychologist | $132,800 |
| School Psychologist | $129,300 |
| Economist | $121,400 |
| Geoscientist | $120,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $109,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,300 |
| Hydrologist | $108,700 |
| Materials Scientist | $106,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forensic science technician make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $41.91 ($87,170 a year).
Do forensic science technicians make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $87,170 against $72,060 nationally, 21% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $84,010, so Denver pays 4% more.
Where does Denver rank for forensic science technician pay?
15 of 92 metro areas with data.
How much does a forensic science technician make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,300 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.