DOL Median (Virginia)
$42,973
vs National
-18.9%
National: $52,978BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$42,674
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$42,973
-18.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$52,978
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Forensic Science Technicians in Virginia earns $42,973 in nominal terms, which is 18.9% below the national average of $52,978. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $42,674 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bode Cellmark Forensics Inc. | $48,256 | 10 |
| 21CT | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Forensic Science Technicians make in Virginia?
The median Forensic Science Technicians salary in Virginia is $42,973 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Forensic Science Technicians?
A Forensic Science Technicians in Virginia earns 18.9% less than the national median of $52,978, or $42,674 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.