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Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Nebraska

Forensic Science Technicians in Nebraska make a median of $63,390 a year, or about $30.48 an hour. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $80K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Nebraska. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$63K
Median annual
$30.48/hr
Hourly rate
$45K
Entry level (10th %)
$80K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $63K get you in Nebraska?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,200/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,113/mo
Rent as % of take-home26.5% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$70,394/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,087/mo

About forensic science technicians

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 19,450
Nebraska employed: 120
Category: Science

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Nebraska

Bar chart showing Forensic Science Technicians salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $45,140, 25th percentile $59,680, median $63,390, 75th percentile $76,890, 90th percentile $80,080. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$45K25th$60KMedian$63K75th$77K90th$80K
Bar chart showing Forensic Science Technicians salary percentiles in Nebraska: 10th percentile $45,140, 25th percentile $59,680, median $63,390, 75th percentile $76,890, 90th percentile $80,080. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level forensic science technicians (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $80K or more, a $35K spread from bottom to top.

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Forensic Science Technicians salary by metro in Nebraska

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Omaha$63K+0%60

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Frequently asked questions

How much do forensic science technicians make in Nebraska?

The median is $63,390 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,140, and experienced forensic science technicians can clear $80,080. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $63K enough to live in Nebraska?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,200/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,113/month, which eats 26.5% 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 Nebraska?

Nebraska 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 $70,394 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.

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