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

A Forensic Technician's salary grows with experience: a Forensic Technician (0-0 years)earns $78,314, a Police Sergeant (0-5 years)earns $86,114, a Police Lieutenant (5+ years)earns $110,512, a Sheriff/Police Chief (5-10 years)earns $134,581,

What are the highest paying states for a Forensic Technician?

Forensic Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Forensic Technician roles are District of Columbia $83,869, California $83,551, Massachusetts $82,438. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Forensic Technician roles make?

Salaries for Forensic Technician level roles vary by specialization: Forensic Nurse - RN: $101,161; Forensic Interviewer: $75,176; Forensic Autopsy Technician: $72,610; Forensic Science Technician: $62,994; Computer Forensic Technician: $62,520.

Forensic Technician Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Forensic Technician make in Hawaii?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Forensic Technician in Hawaii is $79,173 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,491
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,181 to $90,855
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,905

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Forensic Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,855	$7,571	$1,747	$44
Average	$79,173	$6,598	$1,523	$38
25th Percentile	$71,181	$5,932	$1,369	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Forensic Technician Salaries

A Forensic Technician'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 Technician 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 Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,869.
California: $83,551.
Massachusetts: $82,438.

District of Columbia $83,869 California $83,551 Massachusetts $82,438 Washington $82,135 New Jersey $82,104 Alaska $81,998 Connecticut $80,953 New York $80,529

Hawaii $79,173 Rhode Island $78,537 Maryland $78,105 Minnesota $77,514 Colorado $77,287 Illinois $77,211 Oregon $76,923 Delaware $76,711

New Hampshire $76,578 Virginia $76,279 Pennsylvania $75,408 Nevada $74,969 North Dakota $74,825 Michigan $74,598 Wisconsin $74,514 Vermont $74,348

Texas $73,886 Maine $73,855 Arizona $73,810 Ohio $73,757 Georgia $73,060 Indiana $72,711 Wyoming $72,643 Utah $72,537

Iowa $72,492 Kansas $72,128 Louisiana $72,022 North Carolina $71,984 Missouri $71,969 Florida $71,674 Montana $71,515 Nebraska $71,363

Kentucky $71,280 South Carolina $70,977 Tennessee $70,787 Idaho $70,712 New Mexico $70,159 Oklahoma $70,038 Alabama $69,591 South Dakota $68,841

Arkansas $68,432 West Virginia $68,212 Mississippi $67,553

Top Paying Cities for Forensic Technicians

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:

Aiea: $78,744
Anahola: $77,712
Captain Cook: $77,634

Aiea, HI $78,744 Anahola, HI $77,712 Captain Cook, HI $77,634 Eleele, HI $77,869 Ewa Beach, HI $78,674 Kapolei, HI $78,612 Haiku, HI $77,769 Hakalau, HI $77,595

Haleiwa, HI $78,460 Hana, HI $77,584 Hanalei, HI $77,610 Hanamaulu, HI $77,768 Hanapepe, HI $77,865 Hauula, HI $78,580 Hawaii National Park, HI $77,685 Hawi, HI $77,814

Hilo, HI $77,760 Princeville, HI $77,752 Holualoa, HI $77,665 Honaunau, HI $77,531 Honokaa, HI $77,631 Honomu, HI $77,753 Hoolehua, HI $77,531 Kaaawa, HI $78,605

Kahuku, HI $78,437 Kahului, HI $77,949 Kailua, HI $78,719 Ocean View, HI $77,729 Waikoloa, HI $77,722 Keauhou, HI $77,665 Kailua Kona, HI $77,759 Kalaheo, HI $77,776

Kalaupapa, HI $77,459 Kamuela, HI $77,670 Kaneohe, HI $78,702 Kapaa, HI $77,861 Kaumakani, HI $77,903 Kaunakakai, HI $77,623 Keaau, HI $77,813 Kealakekua, HI $77,772

Kealia, HI $77,799 Kekaha, HI $77,720 Kihei, HI $77,869 Kilauea, HI $77,753 Kapaau, HI $77,694 Koloa, HI $77,787 Kualapuu, HI $77,600 Kunia, HI $78,587

Kurtistown, HI $77,774 Lahaina, HI $77,789 Laie, HI $78,506 Lanai City, HI $77,600 Laupahoehoe, HI $77,796 Lawai, HI $77,903 Lihue, HI $77,768 Makawao, HI $77,829

Makaweli, HI $77,596 Maunaloa, HI $77,413 Mountain View, HI $77,733 Naalehu, HI $77,576 Ninole, HI $77,524 Ookala, HI $77,549 Paauilo, HI $77,643 Pahala, HI $77,597

Pahoa, HI $77,700 Paia, HI $77,793 Papaaloa, HI $77,806 Papaikou, HI $77,645 Pearl City, HI $78,687 Pepeekeo, HI $77,796 Puunene, HI $77,949 Volcano, HI $77,685

Wahiawa, HI $78,552 Pukalani, HI $77,829 Mililani, HI $78,647 Kula, HI $77,668 Waialua, HI $78,418 Waianae, HI $78,490 Wailuku, HI $77,828 Waimanalo, HI $78,704

Waimea, HI $77,896 Waipahu, HI $78,653 Honolulu, HI $78,771 J B P H H, HI $78,758 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $78,595 Schofield Barracks, HI $78,572 Fort Shafter, HI $78,771 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $78,771

Camp H M Smith, HI $78,754 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $78,677 Wake Island, HI $78,771

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

Understanding how a Forensic Technician'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

$71,181

Average $79,173/year

$90,855

$5,932

Average $6,598/month

$7,571

$1,369

Average $1,523/week

$1,747

$34

Average $38/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,855	$7,571	$1,747	$44
Average	$79,173	$6,598	$1,523	$38
25th Percentile	$71,181	$5,932	$1,369	$34

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