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The average salary for a Forensic Science Technician in U.S. is $71,540.

Annual Average Salary Information

Annual Average Salary: $71,540

$41,410$107,490

Hourly Pay Information

Hourly Average Salary: $34.40

$19.91$51.68

What does a Forensic Science Technician earn?

On average, Forensic Science Technicians earn around $71,540 per year in the U.S.. Technicians work with law enforcement agency personnel ranging from small local police departments to large federal agencies overseeing evidence collection and analysis. A Forensic Science Technician can choose to specialise in a particular area such as latent fingerprint analysis, digital evidence analysis, or drug analysis.

How to earn more as a Forensic Science Technician

"To become a Forensic Science Technician, you will need an accredited qualification in Forensic Science. Alternatively, you can complete a degree apprenticeship in forensic science. If you would like to rise in your career and earn more, you can move into a specialised area of forensic science, such as digital forensics and become a team manager. You could also opt for self-employment or set up your own laboratory."

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Soft Tox in Roanoke, Virginia, is seeking a qualified candidate for a grant-funded position within the Department of Forensic Science. The role involves providing support to the Toxicology section through routine laboratory maintenance, reagent preparation, and management of evidence.

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Forensic Technician: Grand Rapids Lab in Grand Rapids

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This position performs forensic technician duties and is responsible for providing casework support, maintenance of equipment and supplies, evidence handling, and management of stored evidence. Responds to and assists with crime scenes. This position functions in a bias free m ...Read more

DNA Forensic Technician - Biology & Evidence Specialist in Lansing

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Forensic Technician: Evidence Handling & Scene Response in Grand Rapids

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Toxicology Lab Technician – Forensic Support, Lansing in Lansing

A community educational institution in Lansing is seeking a Forensic Technician for its Toxicology Unit. The role involves performing forensic technician duties under professional guidance, managing laboratory casework, and handling evidence. Candidates must possess an associate's degree in a releva ...Read more

Forensic Technician- Lansing Lab Biology/DNA at Michigan State Police in Michigan

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Forensic Technician- Lansing Lab Biology/DNA


Individuals in this position perform forensic technician duties in the Biology/DNA Unit and are responsible for providing case ...Read more

Forensic Toxicology Lab Technician in Michigan

An educational institution is seeking a Forensic Technician for the Lansing Lab Toxicology Unit. Candidates will perform casework support under the direction of professional staff, including evidence handling and data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). A minimum qualific ...Read more

Forensic Science, Digital Forensics - Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Edmond

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Location: Edmond, OK 73034

Position Type: Faculty

Job Category: OTRS Classified

Position Overview

The Forensic Science Institute (FSI) at the University of Central Oklahoma is dedicated to comprehensive training and research fo ...Read more

Forensic Technician: Lansing Lab Toxicology Unit in Lansing

Forensic Technician: Lansing Lab Toxicology Unit


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Forensic Technician: Lansing Lab Toxicology Unit at Michigan State Police in Michigan

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