Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Missoula
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,410 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Missoula earn between $82,200 and $82,200.
- $67K10th
- $82K25th
- $82KMedian
- $82K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $85,100 | $7,092 | $40.91 |
| Median | $82,200 | $6,850 | $39.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,200 | $6,850 | $39.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,200 | $6,850 | $39.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Missoula vs. Montana and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in Missoula earn 10% more than the Montana average ($77,470) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $72,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula | $85,100 | $82,200 | $66,980 | $104,410 | 40 |
| Montana | $77,470 | $82,200 | $55,640 | $104,410 | 60 |
| 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 Missoula
On the average salary of $85,100, a single filer in Missoula takes home about $65,251 a year, or $5,438 a month and $2,510 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Missoula a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Missoula area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.4), so the average $85,100 buys what about $88,237 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Missoula ($47,830). A typical home costs $580,429, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Boise, ID$81,180
- Seattle, WA$90,700
- Portland, OR$90,620
- Salt Lake City, UT$74,210
- Provo, UT$59,350
- Cheyenne, WY$68,070
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 Missoula: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Missoula?
$40.91 an hour on average, and $39.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Missoula?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Missoula?
About $65,251 a year ($5,438 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $85,100.
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Missoula than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more 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 Missoula, MT (33540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 4.86, this job is 4.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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