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 $77,684, a Police Sergeant (0-5 years)earns $85,422, a Police Lieutenant (5+ years)earns $109,624, a Sheriff/Police Chief (5-10 years)earns $133,499,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Forensic Technician make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Forensic Technician in Rhode Island is $78,537 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): $100,675
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,609 to $90,125
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,391

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Forensic Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,125	$7,510	$1,733	$43
Average	$78,537	$6,545	$1,510	$38
25th Percentile	$70,609	$5,884	$1,358	$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:

Adamsville: $79,518
Albion: $78,846
Ashaway: $79,368

Adamsville, RI $79,518 Albion, RI $78,846 Ashaway, RI $79,368 Barrington, RI $78,639 Block Island, RI $79,077 Bradford, RI $79,320 Bristol, RI $78,942 Carolina, RI $79,189

Charlestown, RI $79,218 Chepachet, RI $79,060 Clayville, RI $78,840 Coventry, RI $78,843 West Greenwich, RI $79,061 East Greenwich, RI $78,790 Exeter, RI $79,039 Fiskeville, RI $78,637

Forestdale, RI $79,243 Foster, RI $79,018 Glendale, RI $79,249 Greene, RI $79,122 Greenville, RI $78,668 Harmony, RI $78,769 Harrisville, RI $79,215 Hope, RI $78,687

Hope Valley, RI $79,298 Hopkinton, RI $79,402 Jamestown, RI $79,137 Kenyon, RI $79,179 Little Compton, RI $79,506 Manville, RI $78,950 Mapleville, RI $79,075 Newport, RI $79,217

Middletown, RI $79,252 North Kingstown, RI $78,926 North Scituate, RI $78,770 Oakland, RI $79,161 Pascoag, RI $79,268 Pawtucket, RI $78,521 Central Falls, RI $78,556 Cumberland, RI $79,002

Lincoln, RI $78,635 Portsmouth, RI $79,208 Prudence Island, RI $79,046 Rockville, RI $79,390 Saunderstown, RI $79,090 Shannock, RI $79,183 Slatersville, RI $79,244 Slocum, RI $79,087

Tiverton, RI $79,449 Wakefield, RI $79,157 Kingston, RI $79,127 Narragansett, RI $79,179 Peace Dale, RI $79,147 Warren, RI $78,842 Warwick, RI $78,622 Westerly, RI $79,386

West Kingston, RI $79,152 West Warwick, RI $78,718 Wood River Junction, RI $79,265 Woonsocket, RI $79,248 North Smithfield, RI $79,068 Wyoming, RI $79,183 Providence, RI $78,499 Cranston, RI $78,509

North Providence, RI $78,518 East Providence, RI $78,504 Riverside, RI $78,529 Rumford, RI $78,518 Smithfield, RI $78,677 Johnston, RI $78,545

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

$70,609

Average $78,537/year

$90,125

$5,884

Average $6,545/month

$7,510

$1,358

Average $1,510/week

$1,733

$34

Average $38/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,125	$7,510	$1,733	$43
Average	$78,537	$6,545	$1,510	$38
25th Percentile	$70,609	$5,884	$1,358	$34

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