How much does a forensic science technician make in Houston?
$66,440a year
Median yearly pay for forensic science technicians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $31.94 an hour or $5,537 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.94
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 92
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,080Median: $66,440Highest 10%: $83,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,080 | $18.31 | |
| 25th | $51,260 | $24.64 | |
| Median | $66,440 | $31.94 | |
| 75th | $82,410 | $39.62 | |
| 90th | $83,470 | $40.13 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for forensic science technicians.
| Austin, TX | $70,130 |
| San Antonio, TX | $59,950 |
| El Paso, TX | $58,890 |
| Dallas, TX | $57,180 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $199,800 |
| Geoscientist | $174,500 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $108,400 |
| Chemist | $106,700 |
| Hydrologist | $99,320 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $98,190 |
| Environmental Scientist and Specialist | $95,170 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $94,320 |
| Physical Scientist | $91,430 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $88,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forensic science technician make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $31.94 ($66,440 a year).
Do forensic science technicians make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $66,440 against $72,060 nationally, 8% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $59,870, so Houston pays 11% more.
Where does Houston rank for forensic science technician pay?
50 of 92 metro areas with data.
How much does a forensic science technician make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,470 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.