DOL Median (Pennsylvania)
$43,500
vs National
-17.9%
National: $52,978BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$45,502
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$43,500
-17.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$52,978
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Forensic Science Technicians in Pennsylvania earns $43,500 in nominal terms, which is 17.9% below the national average of $52,978. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $45,502 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pennsylvania
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| City of Philadelphia | $47,000 | 1 |
| United Chemical Technologies, LLC | $40,000 | 1 |
| Quest Diagnostics Incorporated | $38,896 | 7 |
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San Francisco, CA · $155,727Gaithersburg, MD · $130,000Chicago, IL · $92,309Oakland, CA · $87,485San Jose, CA · $82,965Top-Paying Roles in Pennsylvania
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How much does a Forensic Science Technicians make in Pennsylvania?
The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Pennsylvania is $43,500 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Pennsylvania a good place to work as a Forensic Science Technicians?
A Forensic Science Technicians in Pennsylvania earns 17.9% less than the national median of $52,978, or $45,502 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.