DOL Median (California)
$75,602
vs National
+42.7%
National: $52,978BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,586
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$75,602
+42.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$52,978
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Forensic Science Technicians in California earns $75,602 in nominal terms, which is 42.7% above the national average of $52,978. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $54,586 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| City and County of San Francisco | $155,727 | 2 |
| KAPSACK & BAIR, LLP | $87,485 | 1 |
| COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA-OFC OF THE SHERIFF | $82,965 | 3 |
| FORENSIC ANALYTICAL SCIENCES, INC. | $71,999 | 3 |
| CENTRAL VALLEY TOXICOLOGY, INC. | $49,920 | 3 |
| KARS' ADVANCED MATERIALS INC. | N/A | 1 |
| County of Kern District Attorney | N/A | 2 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Forensic Science Technicians
San Francisco, CA · $155,727Gaithersburg, MD · $130,000Chicago, IL · $92,309Oakland, CA · $87,485San Jose, CA · $82,965Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Forensic Science Technicians make in California?
The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in California is $75,602 based on 10 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Forensic Science Technicians?
A Forensic Science Technicians in California earns 42.7% more than the national median of $52,978, or $54,586 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.