Forensic Science Technicians pay range in San Antonio
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,330 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in San Antonio earn between $49,070 and $63,240.
- $43K10th
- $49K25th
- $60KMedian
- $63K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,250 | $4,854 | $28.00 |
| Median | $59,950 | $4,996 | $28.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,070 | $4,089 | $23.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,240 | $5,270 | $30.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in San Antonio vs. Texas and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in San Antonio earn 5% less than the Texas average ($61,530) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $72,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | $58,250 | $59,950 | $42,990 | $81,330 | 160 |
| Texas | $61,530 | $59,870 | $42,430 | $82,640 | 1,900 |
| 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 San Antonio
On the average salary of $58,250, a single filer in San Antonio takes home about $48,984 a year, or $4,082 a month and $1,884 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is San Antonio a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the San Antonio area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $58,250 buys what about $61,500 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in San Antonio ($47,010). A typical home costs $280,297, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in other Texas cities
San Antonio ranks 5th of 8 Texas metro areas for this job; Austin pays the most ($68,750).
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 San Antonio: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in San Antonio?
$28.01 an hour on average, and $28.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in San Antonio?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in San Antonio?
About $48,984 a year ($4,082 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,250. Texas has no state income tax.
Do forensic science technicians earn more in San Antonio than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% 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 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX (41700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.19, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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