Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Nebraska

Forensic science technicians in Nebraska earn the most in Omaha (average $69,210 a year) and the least in Lincoln ($63,260), across the 2 Nebraska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the forensic science technicians average at $65,470 and the median at $65,920 for 150 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $79,200.

Forensic Science Technicians average salary by city in Nebraska

Omaha$69,210
Lincoln$63,260

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Omaha	$69,210	$67,160	$67,160	$55,250	92
Lincoln	$63,260	$61,680	$50,980	$51,011	92

*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 Nebraska

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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