Forensic Science Technicians in Maine make a median of $68,710 a year, or about $33.04 an hour. The range runs from $44K at the entry level to $74K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Maine. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Forensic Science Technicians salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $44,470, 25th percentile $47,170, median $68,710, 75th percentile $72,050, 90th percentile $74,320. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level forensic science technicians (10th percentile) start around $44K. Mid-career wages sit at $69K. Top earners bring in $74K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.
How much do forensic science technicians make in Maine?▼
The median is $68,710 a year, that works out to about $33 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,470, and experienced forensic science technicians can clear $74,320. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $69K enough to live in Maine?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,442/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 28.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a forensic science technicians salary go in Maine?▼
Maine has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median forensic science technicians salary is worth about $70,328 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do forensic science technicians get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
