Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Indiana

Forensic science technicians in Indiana earn the most in Indianapolis (average $74,480 a year) and the least in Fort Wayne ($72,500), across the 2 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the forensic science technicians average at $70,400 and the median at $66,520 for 320 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $79,200.

Forensic Science Technicians average salary by city in Indiana

Indianapolis$74,480
Fort Wayne$72,500

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Indianapolis	$74,480	$77,630	$63,720	$57,538	96
Fort Wayne	$72,500	$72,510	$60,600	$56,552	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%). 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 Indiana

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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