Forensic Science Technicians pay range in Roanoke
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,830 or more. The middle half of forensic science technicians in Roanoke earn between $50,570 and $90,590.
- $49K10th
- $51K25th
- $66KMedian
- $91K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,580 | $6,048 | $34.89 |
| Median | $65,620 | $5,468 | $31.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,570 | $4,214 | $24.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $90,590 | $7,549 | $43.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Forensic Science Technicians pay in Roanoke vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Forensic science technicians in Roanoke earn 10% less than the Virginia average ($80,370) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($79,200). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $72,060.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | $72,580 | $65,620 | $48,980 | $101,830 | 60 |
| Virginia | $80,370 | $68,900 | $49,390 | $125,740 | 770 |
| United States | $79,200 | $72,060 | $48,250 | $117,250 | 19,120 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Forensic Science Technicians salary after taxes in Roanoke
On the average salary of $72,580, a single filer in Roanoke takes home about $56,531 a year, or $4,711 a month and $2,174 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Roanoke a good place for forensic science technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Roanoke area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.6), so the average $72,580 buys what about $77,528 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Roanoke ($47,140). A typical home costs $301,139, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Forensic Science Technicians salary in other Virginia cities
Roanoke ranks 2nd of 3 Virginia metro areas for this job; Richmond pays the most ($79,550).
- Richmond$79,550
- Roanoke$72,580
- Virginia Beach$67,630
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 Roanoke: questions
How much do forensic science technicians make an hour in Roanoke?
$34.89 an hour on average, and $31.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level forensic science technicians salary in Roanoke?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the forensic science technicians take-home pay in Roanoke?
About $56,531 a year ($4,711 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,580.
Do forensic science technicians earn more in Roanoke than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($79,200).
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 Roanoke, VA (40220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.36, this job is 3.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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