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Forensic Science Technicians average salary by city in Texas
- Austin$68,750
- Houston$65,280
- El Paso$62,380
- Dallas$61,330
- San Antonio$58,250
- McAllen$55,280
- Corpus Christi$54,150
- Lubbock$53,540
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $68,750 | $70,130 | $55,150 | $57,196 | 98 |
| Houston | $65,280 | $66,440 | $51,260 | $54,632 | 99 |
| El Paso | $62,380 | $58,890 | $49,000 | $52,302 | 90 |
| Dallas | $61,330 | $57,180 | $49,060 | $51,459 | 103 |
| San Antonio | $58,250 | $59,950 | $49,070 | $48,984 | 95 |
| McAllen | $55,280 | $55,150 | $40,670 | $46,597 | 86 |
| Corpus Christi | $54,150 | $51,710 | $49,020 | $45,690 | 93 |
| Lubbock | $53,540 | $54,970 | $43,960 | $45,199 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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