Forensic Science Technicians pay in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim

In Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (CA), the median pay for forensic science technicians is $50.20 an hour ($104,410 a year). About 1,170 people work in this job there.

$50.20Median hourly pay

$80,810–$134,420Middle half of workers, yearly

1,170People in this job in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (CA)

That is 45% higher than the U.S. median ($72,060). It is 2% higher than the California median ($102,100).

Pay range for forensic science technicians in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (CA)

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$30.24	$62,890
25% of workers	$38.85	$80,810
Half of workers (median)	$50.20	$104,410
75% of workers	$64.63	$134,420
90% of workers	$68.34	$142,150

Forensic Science Technicians pay in California metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara	$137,280	140
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont	$109,930	330
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad	$105,320	220
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (this page)	$104,410	1,170
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura	$102,810	80
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom	$101,780	160
Fresno	$85,200	70
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario	$82,320	280
Stockton-Lodi	$81,930	60
Bakersfield-Delano	$79,970	70

California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for forensic science technicians

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +13.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim (CA)

Job	Median yearly pay
Chemical Technicians	$58,070
Social Science Research Assistants	$59,240
Biological Technicians	$66,610
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$62,850

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.