How much does a Forensic Science Technician make in the United States? The average Forensic Science Technician salary in the United States is $64,333 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $57,571 and $75,610. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Forensic Science Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Science Technician Salary $51,414 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Forensic Science Technician Salary $57,571 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Forensic Science Technician Salary $64,333 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Forensic Science Technician Salary $75,610 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Forensic Science Technician Salary $85,876 US March 26, 2024
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NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC - Kennesaw , GA
Established in 1996, NOVA was originally founded to provide Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Materials Testing and Inspection services to the design and construction community, largely in the southeastern United States. Since our founding, NOVA has added additional service lines such as Facilities and Building Envelope, Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth. NOVA Engineering is seeking a Project Geologist for our Kennesaw, GA office. Primary responsibilities will include: day-to-day execution of project assignments and consultation to our Clients associated with environmental services (Phase I ESAs, Phase II ESAs, Corrective Action Plans, Brownfields Applications, HSRA Notification
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THOR Solutions, LLC - Virginia Beach , VA
THOR Solutions is seeking a Senior Penetration Tester to provide support to technical processes and technical management processes in support of comprehensive test and evaluation associated with test support, operational verification of installations and support efforts for Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E), Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E), and Penetration testing (PEN testing). The candidate's responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) performing, supporting, or supervising the following actions: Provide support by utilizing experience working with Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, SSO, MFA, Azure application integration, Identity Federation. Provide support by utilizing experience in automation using Powershell, PowerAutomate, Logic Apps, Graph API. Provide support by utilizing experience working with Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft 365 in a hybrid environment. Provide support by utilizing experience extending or integrating on premises AD with Entra ID
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Cardinal Health - Santa Fe , NM
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a global, integrated healthcare services and products company connecting patients, providers, payers, pharmacists and manufacturers for integrated care coordination and better patient management. Backed by nearly 100 years of experience, with more than 50,000 employees in nearly 60 countries, Cardinal Health ranks among the top 20 on the Fortune 500. Cardinal Healths Information Security team is on a tremendous growth journey adding a number of new team members in our Cyber Threat Operations Center (CTOC). We aim to be a world-class cybersecurity organization that enables Cardinal Health to be healthcares most trusted partner. We boast tremendous opportunities to grow and apply technical skills to meet organizational needs, empowering talented team members who mentor and uplift others, led by leaders with a maniacal focus on employee development and well-being, dedicated training programs, and a fun and collaborative a
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Cardinal Health - Madison , WI
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a global, integrated healthcare services and products company connecting patients, providers, payers, pharmacists and manufacturers for integrated care coordination and better patient management. Backed by nearly 100 years of experience, with more than 50,000 employees in nearly 60 countries, Cardinal Health ranks among the top 20 on the Fortune 500. Cardinal Healths Information Security team is on a tremendous growth journey adding a number of new team members in our Cyber Threat Operations Center (CTOC). We aim to be a world-class cybersecurity organization that enables Cardinal Health to be healthcares most trusted partner. We boast tremendous opportunities to grow and apply technical skills to meet organizational needs, empowering talented team members who mentor and uplift others, led by leaders with a maniacal focus on employee development and well-being, dedicated training programs, and a fun and collaborative a
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Cardinal Health - Phoenix , AZ
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a global, integrated healthcare services and products company connecting patients, providers, payers, pharmacists and manufacturers for integrated care coordination and better patient management. Backed by nearly 100 years of experience, with more than 50,000 employees in nearly 60 countries, Cardinal Health ranks among the top 20 on the Fortune 500. Cardinal Healths Information Security team is on a tremendous growth journey adding a number of new team members in our Cyber Threat Operations Center (CTOC). We aim to be a world-class cybersecurity organization that enables Cardinal Health to be healthcares most trusted partner. We boast tremendous opportunities to grow and apply technical skills to meet organizational needs, empowering talented team members who mentor and uplift others, led by leaders with a maniacal focus on employee development and well-being, dedicated training programs, and a fun and collaborative a
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Cardinal Health - Des Moines , IA
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a global, integrated healthcare services and products company connecting patients, providers, payers, pharmacists and manufacturers for integrated care coordination and better patient management. Backed by nearly 100 years of experience, with more than 50,000 employees in nearly 60 countries, Cardinal Health ranks among the top 20 on the Fortune 500. Cardinal Healths Information Security team is on a tremendous growth journey adding a number of new team members in our Cyber Threat Operations Center (CTOC). We aim to be a world-class cybersecurity organization that enables Cardinal Health to be healthcares most trusted partner. We boast tremendous opportunities to grow and apply technical skills to meet organizational needs, empowering talented team members who mentor and uplift others, led by leaders with a maniacal focus on employee development and well-being, dedicated training programs, and a fun and collaborative a
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    Forensic Science Technician

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Chemical Technician II

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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