Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Fayetteville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,190 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Fayetteville earn between $49,670 and $61,190.
- $47K10th
- $50K25th
- $50KMedian
- $61K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,900 | $4,492 | $25.91 |
| Median | $49,670 | $4,139 | $23.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,670 | $4,139 | $23.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,190 | $5,099 | $29.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Fayetteville vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in Fayetteville earn 12% less than the North Carolina average ($60,930) and 32% less than the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is -31% against the U.S. median of $72,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $53,900 | $49,670 | $47,450 | $61,190 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $60,930 | $59,240 | $45,950 | $81,760 | 520 |
| 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 Fayetteville
On the average salary of $53,900, a single filer in Fayetteville takes home about $43,847 a year, or $3,654 a month and $1,686 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 Fayetteville a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fayetteville area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $53,900 buys what about $58,601 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Fayetteville ($45,620). A typical home costs $259,183, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Fayetteville ranks 5th of 6 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($68,970).
- Raleigh$68,970
- Charlotte$64,010
- Greensboro$61,740
- Asheville$55,000
- Fayetteville$53,900
- Winston-Salem$48,620
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 Fayetteville: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Fayetteville?
$25.91 an hour on average, and $23.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Fayetteville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Fayetteville?
About $43,847 a year ($3,654 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,900.
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Fayetteville than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% 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 Fayetteville, NC (22180). 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 2.19, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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