What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Forensic Science Masters?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Forensic Science Masters jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Napa, CA (30.1% above average), followed by Nome, AK and Berkeley, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Napa, CA $68,165 $5,680 $1,310 $32.77 Nome, AK $64,998 $5,416 $1,249 $31.25 Berkeley, CA $64,157 $5,346 $1,233 $30.84 Sitka, AK $63,121 $5,260 $1,213 $30.35 San Francisco, CA $61,733 $5,144 $1,187 $29.68 Santa Clara, CA $61,537 $5,128 $1,183 $29.59 Sunnyvale, CA $61,496 $5,124 $1,182 $29.57 Livermore, CA $61,461 $5,121 $1,181 $29.55 San Jose, CA $61,409 $5,117 $1,180 $29.52 Daly City, CA $60,712 $5,059 $1,167 $29.19

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Q: How much does a Forensic Science Masters make?

The average annual pay for a forensic science masters in the United States is $52,397 a year — that works out to approximately $25.19 an hour. The middle 80% of Forensic Science Masterss earn between $42,000 (10th percentile) and $77,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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Forensic Science Masters Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$52,397

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Ohio

$50,610

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How much does a Forensic Science Masters make?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a Forensic Science Masters in the United States is $52,397 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $25.19 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,007/week or $4,366/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $78,500 and as low as $35,500, the majority of Forensic Science Masters salaries currently range between $43,500 (25th percentile) to $55,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $77,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Forensic Science Masters varies greatly (by as much as 12000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Forensic Science Masters in your area makes on average $50,610 per year, or $1,787 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $52,397. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Forensic Science Masters salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Forensic Science Masters jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Forensic Science Masters Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Forensic Science Masters job is above the national average. Topping the list is Napa, CA, , with Nome, AK, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $11,760 (22.4%), and Napa, CA, furthers that trend with another $15,768 (30.1%) above the $52,397 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Forensic Science Masters appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 11% between Napa, CA, and Daly City, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Forensic Science Masters role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Napa, CA	$68,165	$5,680	$1,310	$32.77
Nome, AK	$64,998	$5,416	$1,249	$31.25
Berkeley, CA	$64,157	$5,346	$1,233	$30.84
Sitka, AK	$63,121	$5,260	$1,213	$30.35
San Francisco, CA	$61,733	$5,144	$1,187	$29.68
Santa Clara, CA	$61,537	$5,128	$1,183	$29.59
Sunnyvale, CA	$61,496	$5,124	$1,182	$29.57
Livermore, CA	$61,461	$5,121	$1,181	$29.55
San Jose, CA	$61,409	$5,117	$1,180	$29.52
Daly City, CA	$60,712	$5,059	$1,167	$29.19

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