Profession
Forensic Science Technicians
Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.
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Salary data
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🇺🇸 United States2020
19-4092SOC 2018 19-4092
GroupAll
Median60,590 USD
Average64,890 USD
Middle 50%46,460 USD - 79,330 USD
Decile range36,630 USD - 100,910 USD
Bottom decile36,630 USD
Top decile100,910 USD
🇺🇸 California2020
19-4092SOC 2018 19-4092
GroupAll
Median82,880 USD
Average88,090 USD
Middle 50%65,010 USD - 111,110 USD
Decile range54,100 USD - 131,980 USD
Bottom decile54,100 USD
Top decile131,980 USD
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2020 National2020 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2020 State2020 - SOC 2018
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