Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Provo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,290 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Provo earn between $48,250 and $67,460.
- $43K10th
- $48K25th
- $57KMedian
- $67K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,350 | $4,946 | $28.53 |
| Median | $57,470 | $4,789 | $27.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,250 | $4,021 | $23.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,460 | $5,622 | $32.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Provo vs. Utah and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in Provo earn 15% less than the Utah average ($69,720) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $72,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo | $59,350 | $57,470 | $43,050 | $75,290 | 30 |
| Utah | $69,720 | $66,780 | $48,410 | $94,490 | 220 |
| 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 Provo
On the average salary of $59,350, a single filer in Provo takes home about $47,227 a year, or $3,936 a month and $1,816 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
Is Provo a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Provo area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $59,350 buys what about $60,418 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Provo ($48,010). A typical home costs $546,641, or 9.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in other Utah cities
Provo ranks 2nd of 2 Utah metro areas for this job; Salt Lake City pays the most ($74,210).
- Salt Lake City$74,210
- Provo$59,350
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 Provo: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Provo?
$28.53 an hour on average, and $27.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Provo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,250, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Provo?
About $47,227 a year ($3,936 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,350. Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Provo than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT (39340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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). Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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