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 States2025
19-4092SOC 2018 19-4092
GroupAll
Median72,060 USD
Average79,200 USD
Middle 50%57,830 USD - 94,520 USD
Decile range48,250 USD - 117,250 USD
Bottom decile48,250 USD
Top decile117,250 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
19-4092SOC 2018 19-4092
GroupAll
Median102,100 USD
Average104,960 USD
Middle 50%80,810 USD - 132,810 USD
Decile range64,650 USD - 148,090 USD
Bottom decile64,650 USD
Top decile148,090 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018

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