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

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2022
19-4092SOC 2018 19-4092
GroupAll
Median63,740 USD
Average69,260 USD
Middle 50%49,320 USD - 82,160 USD
Decile range39,710 USD - 104,330 USD
Bottom decile39,710 USD
Top decile104,330 USD
🇺🇸 California2022
19-4092SOC 2018 19-4092
GroupAll
Median85,490 USD
Average93,630 USD
Middle 50%65,230 USD - 113,860 USD
Decile range54,230 USD - 132,320 USD
Bottom decile54,230 USD
Top decile132,320 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2022 National2022 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2022 State2022 - SOC 2018

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