How much does a forensic science technician make in Jackson?
$63,040a year
Median yearly pay for forensic science technicians in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $30.31 an hour or $5,253 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.31
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 92
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,020Median: $63,040Highest 10%: $89,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,020 | $18.28 | |
| 25th | $43,200 | $20.77 | |
| Median | $63,040 | $30.31 | |
| 75th | $81,370 | $39.12 | |
| 90th | $89,560 | $43.06 |
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How much does a forensic science technician make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $30.31 ($63,040 a year).
Do forensic science technicians make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $63,040 against $72,060 nationally, 13% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $52,850, so Jackson pays 19% more.
Where does Jackson rank for forensic science technician pay?
62 of 92 metro areas with data.
How much does a forensic science technician make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,560 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.