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- United States
Last Updated: July 12, 2024
$82,684 (USD)/yr
$39.75 (USD)/hr
$1,736 (USD)/yr
The average forensic scientist gross salary in United States is $82,684 or an equivalent hourly rate of $40. In addition, they earn an average bonus of $1,736. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in United States. An entry level forensic scientist (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of $59,386. On the other end, a senior level forensic scientist (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of $101,949.
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Salary Potential
$92,876 (USD)
12 %
Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Forensic Scientist will increase 12 % over 5 years.
Most Popular Skills for Forensic Scientist
Investigates crimes
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Forensic Scientist, the majority at 63% with bachelors.
Typical Field of Study: Forensic Science and Technology
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The United States of America (USA or U.S.A.), commonly known as the United States (US or U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federation of 50 states, which also includes a federal capital district (Washington, D.C.) and 326 Indian reservations. The 48 contiguous states border Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. The State of Alaska is noncontiguous and lies to the northwest, while the State of Hawaii is an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. Outside the...
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Job Description
Investigates crimes by collecting and analyzing physical evidence. Applies scientific principles to analysis, identification, and classification of devices, chemical and physical substances, materials, liquids, or other physical evidence related to criminology, law enforcement, or investigative work. Searches for, secures, photographs, and preserves evidence. Performs variety of analytical examinations, utilizing chemistry, physics, mechanics, and other sciences. Read More
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