7. California
Annual median wage: $77,270
Cost of living: 134.8
Employment: 2,270
California ranks 7th in our list of best states for forensic science technicians. It topped the rankings of wages and employment rates for forensic science technicians. The state has always been popular for having a consistent demand for workers and professionals, thanks to their stable economy and business developments. If living there didn’t cost as much as it does, California would have most definitely ranked higher than this. O.C. you later.