SOC 19-4092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Forensic Science Technicians — Toledo
Toledo, OH · 2 metro areas compared
In Toledo, OH the median wage for Forensic Science Technicians reaches $95,330 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Toledo, OH the median wage for Forensic Science Technicians reaches $95,330 a year. That is 32.3% more than the national median of $72,060. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $74,630 and $108,870. The lowest tenth earn under $65,150, while the highest tenth earn more than $111,430.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.98 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Akron leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $106,330. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 63rd of 472 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,150 | −9.6% |
| 25th | $74,630 | +3.6% |
| Median (50th) | $95,330 | +32.3% |
| 75th | $108,870 | +51.1% |
| 90th | $111,430 | +54.6% |
| Mean | $98,840 | +37.2% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Toledo run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $95,330 goes as far as $102,726 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 42.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$95,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$102,726US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $95,330 a year, 32.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $65,150 to $111,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Akron, at $106,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Toledo, OH?
The median annual wage is $95,330, or $45.83 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 Toledo, OH is 32.3% 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 Toledo, OH earns more than $111,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $65,150 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 Akron, at $106,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Toledo, OH. 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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