How much does a forensic science technician make in Portland?
$87,460a year
Median yearly pay for forensic science technicians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $42.05 an hour or $7,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.05
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 92
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,210Median: $87,460Highest 10%: $135,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,210 | $27.99 | |
| 25th | $68,570 | $32.97 | |
| Median | $87,460 | $42.05 | |
| 75th | $102,500 | $49.29 | |
| 90th | $135,000 | $64.91 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for forensic science technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $172,100 |
| Materials Scientist | $150,600 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $122,100 |
| Economist | $122,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $117,800 |
| School Psychologist | $114,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $113,600 |
| Hydrologist | $113,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $112,600 |
| Life Scientist | $109,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forensic science technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $42.05 ($87,460 a year).
Do forensic science technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $87,460 against $72,060 nationally, 21% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $80,950, so Portland pays 8% more.
Where does Portland rank for forensic science technician pay?
13 of 92 metro areas with data.
How much does a forensic science technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,000 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.