Forensic Science Technicians in California
SOC 19-4092 ยท Life, Physical, and Social Science
2,800Jobs in California
$104,960Mean annual wage
2nd of 41Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,650 | $31.08 |
| 25th percentile | $80,810 | $38.85 |
| Median (50th) | $102,100 | $49.09 |
| 75th percentile | $132,810 | $63.85 |
| 90th percentile | $148,090 | $71.20 |
| Mean | $104,960 | $50.46 |
Across 41 states with a published mean, the highest are Illinois ($108,760), California ($104,960), Colorado ($89,400); the lowest are Arkansas ($48,750), South Carolina ($53,750), South Dakota ($54,770). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2,800 | $104,960 | $102,100 |
| Arizona | 900 | $72,120 | $63,250 |
| Nevada | 360 | $86,640 | $81,090 |
| Oregon | 110 | $84,800 | $80,950 |