Local Salary Data

Forensic Science Technicians Salary in San Francisco, CA

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

Local Median
$155,727
2 filings
DOL Median (San Francisco, CA)
$155,727
vs National
+193.9%
National: $52,978
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$112,438
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$155,727
+193.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$52,978
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Forensic Science Technicians in San Francisco, CA earns $155,727 in nominal terms, which is 193.9% 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 $112,438 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in San Francisco, CA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
City and County of San Francisco$155,7272

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Forensic Science Technicians make in San Francisco, CA?

The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in San Francisco, CA is $155,727 based on 2 DOL filings.

Is San Francisco, CA a good place to work as a Forensic Science Technicians?

A Forensic Science Technicians in San Francisco, CA earns 193.9% more than the national median of $52,978, or $112,438 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.