Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Virginia

Forensic science technicians in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $79,550 a year) and the least in Virginia Beach ($67,630), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the forensic science technicians average at $80,370 and the median at $68,900 for 770 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $79,200.

Forensic Science Technicians average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$79,550
Roanoke$72,580
Virginia Beach$67,630

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$79,550	$70,160	$64,050	$61,033	98
Roanoke	$72,580	$65,620	$50,570	$56,531	94
Virginia Beach	$67,630	$62,120	$50,160	$53,333	98

*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

More about pay in Virginia

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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