SOC 19-4092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Forensic Science Technicians — Oregon
Oregon · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Oregon comes to $80,950 a year, ahead of the national median of $72,060 by 12.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Oregon comes to $80,950 a year, ahead of the national median of $72,060 by 12.3%. Pay ranges from under $58,210 at the tenth percentile to more than $135,010 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,880 to $102,160.
Employment stands at 110, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Oregon ranks number 10th out of 41 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $87,460. Of the 727 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 230th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,210 | −19.2% |
| 25th | $63,880 | −11.4% |
| Median (50th) | $80,950 | +12.3% |
| 75th | $102,160 | +41.8% |
| 90th | $135,010 | +87.4% |
| Mean | $84,800 | +17.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oregon
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $87,460 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $80,950 buys what $78,288 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,288US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,950 a year, 12.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,210 to $135,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 10th of 41 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $87,460.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Oregon?
The median annual wage is $80,950, or $38.92 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 Oregon is 12.3% higher. 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 Oregon earns more than $135,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,210 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Portland, at $87,460 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Oregon. 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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