Local Salary Data

Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Gaithersburg, MD

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$130,000
1 filings
DOL Median (Gaithersburg, MD)
$130,000
vs National
+145.4%
National: $52,978
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$111,588
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$130,000
+145.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$52,978
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Forensic Science Technicians in Gaithersburg, MD earns $130,000 in nominal terms, which is 145.4% above the national average of $52,978. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $111,588 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Gaithersburg, MD

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Dakota Consulting, Inc.$130,0001

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Forensic Science Technicians make in Gaithersburg, MD?

The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Gaithersburg, MD is $130,000 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is Gaithersburg, MD a good place to work as a Forensic Science Technicians?

A Forensic Science Technicians in Gaithersburg, MD earns 145.4% more than the national median of $52,978, or $111,588 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.