Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $89,560 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Jackson earn between $43,200 and $81,370.
- $38K10th
- $43K25th
- $63KMedian
- $81K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,410 | $5,201 | $30.00 |
| Median | $63,040 | $5,253 | $30.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,200 | $3,600 | $20.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,370 | $6,781 | $39.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in Jackson earn 8% more than the Mississippi average ($57,650) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $72,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $62,410 | $63,040 | $38,020 | $89,560 | 80 |
| Mississippi | $57,650 | $52,850 | $36,820 | $84,260 | 140 |
| United States | $79,200 | $72,060 | $48,250 | $117,250 | 19,120 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Forensic Science Technicians salary after taxes in Jackson
On the average salary of $62,410, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $50,562 a year, or $4,214 a month and $1,945 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jackson a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $62,410 buys what about $70,086 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Baton Rouge, LA$65,240
- Memphis, TN$57,030
- Birmingham, AL$66,450
- Little Rock, AR$47,330
- Pensacola, FL$64,210
- Jackson, TN$74,740
Highest-paying cities for forensic science technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($132,690).
- San Jose, CA$132,690
- San Francisco, CA$127,560
- Los Angeles, CA$107,010
- Chicago, IL$105,710
- Sacramento, CA$105,420
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Forensic Science Technicians salary in Jackson: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Jackson?
$30.00 an hour on average, and $30.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Jackson?
About $50,562 a year ($4,214 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,410.
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% less than the U.S. average for this job ($79,200).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4092; area Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.36, this job is 2.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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