Forensic Science Technicians pay in Colorado

In Colorado, the median pay for forensic science technicians is $40.39 an hour ($84,010 a year). About 510 people work in this job there.

$40.39Median hourly pay
$71,850–$105,350Middle half of workers, yearly
510People in this job in Colorado

That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($72,060). Colorado ranks 4th of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for forensic science technicians in Colorado

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$30.33$63,080
25% of workers$34.54$71,850
Half of workers (median)$40.39$84,010
75% of workers$50.65$105,350
90% of workers$54.85$114,100

Forensic Science Technicians pay in Colorado metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Denver-Aurora-Centennial$87,170340
Colorado Springs$84,01030

Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (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)

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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.