Forensic Science Technicians salary
in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
Forensic Science Technicians in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro earn a median of $105,320 a year, based on BLS estimates for 220 jobs (May 2025). That is 46% above the U.S. median of $72,060 and 3% above the CA statewide median of $102,100. It ranks #3 of 20 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Forensic Science Technicians salary in San Diego?
The BLS median is $105,320 a year (May 2025). Half of the 220 jobs pay between $83,940 and $135,330. The 10th percentile is $68,060 and the 90th is $141,340.
Is San Diego a high-paying metro for Forensic Science Technicians?
That is 46% above the U.S. median of $72,060 and 3% above the CA statewide median of $102,100. It ranks #3 of 20 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.