How much does a forensic science technician make in Milwaukee?
$73,740a year
Median yearly pay for forensic science technicians in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $35.45 an hour or $6,145 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.45
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 92
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,480Median: $73,740Highest 10%: $100,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,480 | $26.67 | |
| 25th | $67,130 | $32.27 | |
| Median | $73,740 | $35.45 | |
| 75th | $83,430 | $40.11 | |
| 90th | $100,700 | $48.39 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for forensic science technicians.
| Minneapolis, MN | $76,960 |
| Madison, WI | $71,470 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $173,200 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $109,900 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $101,200 |
| School Psychologist | $95,090 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $87,450 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $86,230 |
| Medical Scientist | $82,880 |
| Biological Scientist | $81,640 |
| Psychologist | $80,200 |
| Chemist | $78,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forensic science technician make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $35.45 ($73,740 a year).
Do forensic science technicians make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $73,740 against $72,060 nationally, 2% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $72,280, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for forensic science technician pay?
37 of 92 metro areas with data.
How much does a forensic science technician make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,700 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.