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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Colorado

Salary data

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

🇺🇸 United States2024
19-4092SOC 2018 19-4092
GroupAll
Median67,440 USD
Average75,260 USD
Middle 50%53,310 USD - 88,710 USD
Decile range45,560 USD - 110,710 USD
Bottom decile45,560 USD
Top decile110,710 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2024
19-4092SOC 2018 19-4092
GroupAll
Median77,800 USD
Average80,790 USD
Middle 50%64,590 USD - 98,400 USD
Decile range59,400 USD - 103,660 USD
Bottom decile59,400 USD
Top decile103,660 USD

Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2024 National2024 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2024 State2024 - SOC 2018

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