Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Arizona

Forensic science technicians in Arizona earn the most in Phoenix (average $75,120 a year) and the least in Tucson ($67,130), across the 2 Arizona metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the forensic science technicians average at $72,120 and the median at $63,250 for 900 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $79,200.

Forensic Science Technicians average salary by city in Arizona

Phoenix$75,120
Tucson$67,130

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Phoenix	$75,120	$65,220	$56,680	$60,193	103
Tucson	$67,130	$61,380	$48,300	$54,771	97

*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 Arizona

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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