EN

Occupation · SOC 19-4092

Forensic Science Technicians

There are 19,120 jobs in the U.S. Median pay is $72,060 a year. The most jobs are in Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CA.

ScienceTypical education: Bachelor's degree
19,120
Jobs in the U.S.
People employed, May 2025
$72,060
Median pay a year
Middle half: $57,830–$94,520
2,800
Annual openings
10-year change: +13.3%
5
LCA filings, last 4 quarters

Metro areas with the highest employment

10 of 95 metro areas with BLS data for this occupation. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

Metro areaEmploymentMedian payLCA filings
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CAMedian pay $104,410 · LCA filings 01,170$104,4100
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJMedian pay $81,670 · LCA filings 0800$81,6700
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WVMedian pay $85,070 · LCA filings 2660$85,0702
Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler, AZMedian pay $65,220 · LCA filings 0620$65,2200
Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TXMedian pay $57,180 · LCA filings 0590$57,1800
Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach, FLMedian pay $77,820 · LCA filings 1490$77,8201
Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater, FLMedian pay $65,230 · LCA filings 0380$65,2300
Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell, GAMedian pay $63,840 · LCA filings 0370$63,8400
Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos, TXMedian pay $70,130 · LCA filings 0360$70,1300
Denver–Aurora–Centennial, COMedian pay $87,170 · LCA filings 0340$87,1700

Metro areas with the highest median pay

Median pay for this occupation in each metro area, May 2025.

Metro areaMedian payEmploymentLCA filings
San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara, CAEmployment 140 · LCA filings 0$137,2801400
Chicago–Naperville–Elgin, IL–INEmployment 260 · LCA filings 0$112,7902600
San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont, CAEmployment 330 · LCA filings 0$109,9303300
Akron, OHEmployment 80 · LCA filings 0$106,330800
San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad, CAEmployment 220 · LCA filings 0$105,3202200

Metro areas with the most LCA filings

Labor Condition Applications filed by employers with the U.S. Department of Labor, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. They’re used in the H-1B process and show filing history, not hires or current job openings.

Metro areaLCA filingsEmployers with LCA filingsEmployment
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WVEmployers with LCA filings 1 · Employment 66021660
Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach, FLEmployers with LCA filings 1 · Employment 49011490
Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington, PA–NJ–DE–MDEmployers with LCA filings 1 · Employment 30011300
Salt Lake City–Murray, UTEmployers with LCA filings 1 · Employment 14011140

Prevailing wage levels (H-1B and PERM)

The minimum yearly wage by level. Level I is entry level and Level IV is fully competent; an H-1B employer must pay at least the level that fits the job.

Metro areaLevel ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CALevel II $89,419 · Level III $106,829 · Level IV $124,259$71,989$89,419$106,829$124,259
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJLevel II $73,507 · Level III $85,051 · Level IV $96,595$61,963$73,507$85,051$96,595
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WVLevel II $74,984 · Level III $92,061 · Level IV $109,117$57,928$74,984$92,061$109,117
Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler, AZLevel II $64,064 · Level III $75,005 · Level IV $85,946$53,123$64,064$75,005$85,946
Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TXLevel II $53,102 · Level III $61,235 · Level IV $69,389$44,949$53,102$61,235$69,389
Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach, FLLevel II $68,619 · Level III $78,707 · Level IV $88,774$58,552$68,619$78,707$88,774
Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater, FLLevel II $56,618 · Level III $66,477 · Level IV $76,336$46,758$56,618$66,477$76,336
Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell, GALevel II $58,074 · Level III $67,933 · Level IV $77,792$48,214$58,074$67,933$77,792
Austin–Round Rock–San Marcos, TXLevel II $60,403 · Level III $68,661 · Level IV $76,939$52,125$60,403$68,661$76,939
Denver–Aurora–Centennial, COLevel II $80,038 · Level III $91,770 · Level IV $103,501$68,307$80,038$91,770$103,501
Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington, PA–NJ–DE–MDLevel II $62,317 · Level III $70,533 · Level IV $78,770$54,080$62,317$70,533$78,770
Salt Lake City–Murray, UTLevel II $64,522 · Level III $74,110 · Level IV $83,678$54,954$64,522$74,110$83,678

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027.

Related majors

Majors most closely related to this occupation. International graduates: 2024–25 academic year.

MajorInternational graduatesSTEM OPT
Biology, GeneralCIP 26.01STEM OPT · up to 36 months4,172STEM OPT · up to 36 months
ChemistryCIP 40.05STEM OPT · up to 36 months2,744STEM OPT · up to 36 months
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsCIP 43.01OPT · up to 12 months800OPT · up to 12 months

See Forensic Science Technicians in every metro area

All 95 metro areas, pay in each, related majors, schools in each job market, and employers with LCA filing history.

Employers with LCA filings for this occupation

See every metro area →

Find jobs on Where They Hire

U.S. jobsJobs abroadCompanies

Related occupations · Science

Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsLife, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherMedical Scientists, except EpidemiologistsBiological TechniciansChemical TechniciansEnvironmental Scientists and Specialists, Including HealthChemistsEnvironmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · IPEDS 2024–25. Prevailing wages: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027. Methodology