What are the main factors that influence a Forensic Technology's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Forensic Technology's salary?

A Forensic Technology's salary grows with experience: a Forensic Technology (0-0 years)earns $78,180, a Police Sergeant (0-5 years)earns $85,967, a Police Lieutenant (5+ years)earns $110,323, a Sheriff/Police Chief (5-10 years)earns $134,350,

What are the highest paying states for a Forensic Technology?

Forensic Technology salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Forensic Technology roles are District of Columbia $83,561, California $83,244, Massachusetts $82,134. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Forensic Technology roles make?

Salaries for Forensic Technology level roles vary by specialization: forensic psychiatry: $259,089; Forensic Psychiatrist: $256,532; Forensic Nurse - RN: $101,161; Forensic Engineer: $94,662; Forensic Interviewer: $75,176.

Forensic Technology Salary in Delaware

How much does a Forensic Technology make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Forensic Technology in Delaware is $76,429 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Forensic Technology's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,829
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $68,024 to $86,583
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,372

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Forensic Technology Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,583	$7,215	$1,665	$42
Average	$76,429	$6,369	$1,470	$37
25th Percentile	$68,024	$5,669	$1,308	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Forensic Technology Salaries

A Forensic Technology's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Forensic Technology Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Forensic Technologies. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,561.
California: $83,244.
Massachusetts: $82,134.

District of Columbia $83,561 California $83,244 Massachusetts $82,134 Washington $81,832 New Jersey $81,802 Alaska $81,697 Connecticut $80,655 New York $80,232

Hawaii $78,882 Rhode Island $78,248 Maryland $77,817 Minnesota $77,229 Colorado $77,002 Illinois $76,927 Oregon $76,640 Delaware $76,429

New Hampshire $76,296 Virginia $75,999 Pennsylvania $75,131 Nevada $74,693 North Dakota $74,550 Michigan $74,323 Wisconsin $74,240 Vermont $74,074

Texas $73,614 Maine $73,584 Arizona $73,538 Ohio $73,485 Georgia $72,791 Indiana $72,444 Wyoming $72,376 Utah $72,270

Iowa $72,225 Kansas $71,863 Louisiana $71,757 North Carolina $71,719 Missouri $71,704 Florida $71,410 Montana $71,252 Nebraska $71,101

Kentucky $71,018 South Carolina $70,716 Tennessee $70,527 Idaho $70,452 New Mexico $69,901 Oklahoma $69,780 Alabama $69,335 South Dakota $68,587

Arkansas $68,180 West Virginia $67,961 Mississippi $67,304

Top Paying Cities for Forensic Technologies

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $76,085
Little Creek: $76,642
Magnolia: $76,531

Lincoln, DE $76,085 Little Creek, DE $76,642 Magnolia, DE $76,531 Milford, DE $76,278 Marydel, DE $76,403 Millsboro, DE $75,765 Millville, DE $75,882 Milton, DE $76,014

Nassau, DE $76,069 Ocean View, DE $75,870 Rehoboth Beach, DE $76,015 Seaford, DE $76,058 Selbyville, DE $75,744 Smyrna, DE $76,694 Viola, DE $76,341 Woodside, DE $76,547

Bear, DE $76,370 Newark, DE $76,341 Claymont, DE $76,497 Delaware City, DE $76,417 Hockessin, DE $76,334 Kirkwood, DE $76,403 Middletown, DE $76,433 Montchanin, DE $76,352

New Castle, DE $76,363 Odessa, DE $76,470 Port Penn, DE $76,522 Rockland, DE $76,359 Saint Georges, DE $76,408 Townsend, DE $76,526 Winterthur, DE $76,368 Lewes, DE $76,043

Wilmington, DE $76,338 Dover, DE $76,642 Dover Afb, DE $76,238 Bethany Beach, DE $75,790 Bethel, DE $75,868 Bridgeville, DE $76,047 Camden Wyoming, DE $76,426 Cheswold, DE $76,617

Clayton, DE $76,619 Dagsboro, DE $75,737 Delmar, DE $75,615 Ellendale, DE $75,845 Felton, DE $76,272 Fenwick Island, DE $75,753 Frankford, DE $75,621 Frederica, DE $76,347

Georgetown, DE $75,708 Greenwood, DE $76,059 Harbeson, DE $75,789 Harrington, DE $76,175 Hartly, DE $76,412 Houston, DE $76,067 Kenton, DE $76,623 Laurel, DE $75,663

Yorklyn, DE $76,357

Forensic Technology Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Forensic Technology's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$68,024

Average $76,429/year

$86,583

$5,669

Average $6,369/month

$7,215

$1,308

Average $1,470/week

$1,665

$33

Average $37/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,583	$7,215	$1,665	$42
Average	$76,429	$6,369	$1,470	$37
25th Percentile	$68,024	$5,669	$1,308	$33

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