How much does a forensic science technician make in New Jersey?
$63,220a year
Median yearly pay for forensic science technicians in New Jersey. That is $30.39 an hour or $5,268 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.39
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,550Median: $63,220Highest 10%: $84,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,550 | $21.90 | |
| 25th | $49,630 | $23.86 | |
| Median | $63,220 | $30.39 | |
| 75th | $72,430 | $34.82 | |
| 90th | $84,030 | $40.40 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $81,670 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for forensic science technicians.
| 27. Georgia | $63,600 |
| 28. West Virginia | $63,330 |
| 29. Arizona | $63,250 |
| 30. New Jersey | $63,220 |
| 31. Missouri | $62,750 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $61,580 |
| 33. Kentucky | $61,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forensic science technician make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $30.39 ($63,220 a year).
Do forensic science technicians make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $63,220 against $72,060 nationally, 12% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for forensic science technician pay?
New Jersey ranks 30 of 41 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays forensic science technicians the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $81,670 a year.
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.