Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,680 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Tucson earn between $48,300 and $86,350.
- $42K10th
- $48K25th
- $61KMedian
- $86K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,130 | $5,594 | $32.27 |
| Median | $61,380 | $5,115 | $29.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,300 | $4,025 | $23.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $86,350 | $7,196 | $41.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Forensic Science Technicians salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $67,130, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $54,771 a year, or $4,564 a month and $2,107 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 Tucson a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $67,130 buys what about $69,280 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 2nd of 2 Arizona metro areas for this job; Phoenix pays the most ($75,120).
- Phoenix$75,120
- Tucson$67,130
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 Tucson: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Tucson?
$32.28 an hour on average, and $29.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Tucson?
About $54,771 a year ($4,564 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,130.
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($80,977).
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 Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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 3.31, this job is 3.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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