Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,450 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Omaha earn between $67,160 and $81,450.
- $54K10th
- $67K25th
- $67KMedian
- $81K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,210 | $5,768 | $33.27 |
| Median | $67,160 | $5,597 | $32.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,160 | $5,597 | $32.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,450 | $6,788 | $39.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in Omaha earn 6% more than the Nebraska average ($65,470) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $72,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $69,210 | $67,160 | $53,760 | $81,450 | 60 |
| Nebraska | $65,470 | $65,920 | $46,500 | $81,850 | 150 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $69,210, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $55,250 a year, or $4,604 a month and $2,125 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $55,501 | $4,625 |
| Working in NE | $55,250 | $4,604 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $69,210 buys what about $75,301 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 1st of 2 Nebraska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Omaha$69,210
- Lincoln$63,260
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 Omaha: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Omaha?
$33.28 an hour on average, and $32.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Omaha?
About $55,250 a year ($4,604 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,210.
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 1.04, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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