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Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Iowa
Forensic Science Technicians in Iowa earn a median $67,060 a year, 7% below the U.S. median.
- Median in IA
- $67,060 a year
- U.S. median
- $72,060 a year
- Employment
- 130
- Location quotient
- 0.66
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Iowa
- Median (50%)
- $67,060 · $32.24 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $67,980 · $32.69 an hour (estimate error ±0.2%)
- 10th percentile
- $35,960 · $17.29 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $51,960 · $24.98 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $77,360 · $37.19 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $100,130 · $48.14 an hour
- Employment
- 130 (estimate error ±0.6%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.08
- Location quotient
- 0.66 (1.00 = national share)
Forensic Science Technicians pay by metro area in Iowa
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $71,160 | 90 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $67,160 | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do forensic science technicians make in Iowa?
- The median wage for forensic science technicians in Iowa is $67,060 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 130 jobs in the state.
- Where in Iowa do forensic science technicians earn the most?
- Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $71,160 a year.