How much does a forensic science technician make in St. Louis?
$62,760a year
Median yearly pay for forensic science technicians in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $30.17 an hour or $5,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.17
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 92
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,750Median: $62,760Highest 10%: $124,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,750 | $23.44 | |
| 25th | $61,210 | $29.43 | |
| Median | $62,760 | $30.17 | |
| 75th | $95,310 | $45.82 | |
| 90th | $124,800 | $60.00 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for forensic science technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economist | $132,600 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $108,200 |
| Psychologist | $105,000 |
| Medical Scientist | $103,400 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $101,300 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $94,010 |
| Microbiologist | $89,630 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $88,440 |
| Chemist | $86,690 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $80,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forensic science technician make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $30.17 ($62,760 a year).
Do forensic science technicians make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $62,760 against $72,060 nationally, 13% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $62,750, so St. Louis pays 0% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for forensic science technician pay?
64 of 92 metro areas with data.
How much does a forensic science technician make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,800 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.