Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,990 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Bismarck earn between $61,520 and $90,400.
- $59K10th
- $62K25th
- $63KMedian
- $90K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,490 | $6,374 | $36.77 |
| Median | $63,360 | $5,280 | $30.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,520 | $5,127 | $29.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $90,400 | $7,533 | $43.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in Bismarck earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($76,750) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $72,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $76,490 | $63,360 | $59,170 | $99,990 | 30 |
| North Dakota | $76,750 | $71,090 | $59,170 | $102,160 | 40 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $76,490, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $62,430 a year, or $5,202 a month and $2,401 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $76,490 buys what about $84,033 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Minneapolis, MN$79,400
- Cheyenne, WY$68,070
- Omaha, NE$69,210
- Lincoln, NE$63,260
- Des Moines, IA$71,940
- Denver, CO$91,890
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Bismarck?
$36.77 an hour on average, and $30.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $62,430 a year ($5,202 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,490.
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.0%.
- 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 3.45, this job is 3.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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