How much does a forensic science technician make in Washington?
$85,070a year
Median yearly pay for forensic science technicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $40.90 an hour or $7,089 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.90
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 92
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,600Median: $85,070Highest 10%: $132,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,600 | $23.85 | |
| 25th | $66,140 | $31.80 | |
| Median | $85,070 | $40.90 | |
| 75th | $109,900 | $52.85 | |
| 90th | $132,800 | $63.86 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for forensic science technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forensic science technician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $40.90 ($85,070 a year).
Do forensic science technicians make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $85,070 against $72,060 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Washington rank for forensic science technician pay?
19 of 92 metro areas with data.
How much does a forensic science technician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,800 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.