Forensic Science Technicians Salary in North Carolina

Forensic science technicians in North Carolina earn the most in Raleigh (average $68,970 a year) and the least in Winston-Salem ($48,620), across the 6 North Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the forensic science technicians average at $60,930 and the median at $59,240 for 520 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $79,200.

Forensic Science Technicians average salary by city in North Carolina

Raleigh$68,970
Charlotte$64,010
Greensboro$61,740
Asheville$55,000
Fayetteville$53,900
Winston-Salem$48,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Raleigh	$68,970	$62,790	$60,540	$55,107	98
Charlotte	$64,010	$59,240	$53,950	$51,567	97
Greensboro	$61,740	$61,130	$53,550	$49,833	93
Asheville	$55,000	$51,050	$51,050	$44,687	97
Fayetteville	$53,900	$49,670	$49,670	$43,847	92
Winston-Salem	$48,620	$45,950	$45,950	$39,815	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Forensic Science Technicians salary in other states

Forensic Science Technicians salary by city and state

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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.
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.

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