Forensic Science Technician salary
From 10 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 19-4092: Forensic Science Technicians
Forensic Science Technician H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 10 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Forensic Science Technician jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 19-4092, Forensic Science Technicians). The median base salary is $77,494, 37% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $70,909 and $84,779.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Forensic Science Technician does
Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.
Typical tasks
- Collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity.
- Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and laboratory techniques.
- Use photographic or video equipment to document evidence or crime scenes.
- Testify in court about investigative or analytical methods or findings.
- Use chemicals or other substances to examine latent fingerprint evidence and compare developed prints to those of known persons in databases.
- Measure and sketch crime scenes to document evidence.
Preparation
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Forensic Science Technicians), the median annual wage was $72,060 in May 2025, with 19,120 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $77,494, 8% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,130 | $48,250 |
| 25th percentile | $70,909 | $57,830 |
| Median | $77,494 | $72,060 |
| 75th percentile | $84,779 | $94,520 |
| 90th percentile | $92,220 | $117,250 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $63,130 |
| 25th | $70,909 |
| 50th (median) | $77,494 |
| 75th | $84,779 |
| 90th | $92,220 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Forensic Science Technician make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Forensic Science Technician jobs is $77,494 (10 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $70,909 and $84,779.
Do H-1B Forensic Science Technicians earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($77,494) is 8% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($72,060, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.