SOC 19-4092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Forensic Science Technicians — Bismarck
Bismarck, ND
The median wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Bismarck, ND is $63,360 per year, 12.1% below the national median of $72,060.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Bismarck, ND is $63,360 per year, 12.1% below the national median of $72,060. Half of workers earn between $61,520 and $90,400. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $59,170 and the ninetieth at $99,990.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Of the 296 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 131st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,170 | −17.9% |
| 25th | $61,520 | −14.6% |
| Median (50th) | $63,360 | −12.1% |
| 75th | $90,400 | +25.5% |
| 90th | $99,990 | +38.8% |
| Mean | $76,490 | +6.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bismarck run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $63,360 goes as far as $71,191 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,360as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,191US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,360 a year, 12.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,170 to $99,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Bismarck, ND?
The median annual wage is $63,360, or $30.46 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $72,060, so pay in Bismarck, ND is 12.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bismarck, ND earns more than $99,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,170 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Bismarck, ND. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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