Forensic Serologist Salary in the United States

How much does a Forensic Serologist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Forensic Serologist in the United States is $50,486 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Forensic Serologist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,578
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,190 to $56,292
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,368
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Forensic Serologist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $56,292 $4,691 $1,083 $27
Average $50,486 $4,207 $971 $24
25th Percentile $45,190 $3,766 $869 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Forensic Serologist Salaries

A Forensic Serologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Forensic Serologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Forensic Serologist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $39,621
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $45,716
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,590
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,139
  • Expert (over 8 years): $101,270
Levels Salary
Claims Pr... Level Forensic Serologist$39,621
Claims Pr... Level Forensic Serologist$45,716
Forensic ... Level Forensic Serologist$51,590
Claims Pr... Level Forensic Serologist$75,139
Claims Pr... Level Forensic Serologist$101,270
$39,621 0 yr
$45,716 < 2 yrs
$51,590 2-4 yrs
$75,139 5-8 yrs
$101,270 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Forensic Serologists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $63,678
  • San Francisco: $62,981
  • Oakland: $61,654

What Skills Can Increase a Forensic Serologist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.67% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 4.1% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • CPT (Mentioned in 2.05% Job Postings): Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) is a medical code set that is used to report medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures and services to entities such as physicians, health insurance companies and accreditation organizations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6.67%
Microsoft Office 4.1%
CPT 2.05%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Forensic Serologist's salary.
  • Networking: Can increase your salary by up to 71%.
  • Goal Oriented: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Networking
$86,331
71%
Goal Oriented
$65,127
29%
Commitment
$60,583
20%
Collaboration
$60,078
19%
Pricing
$59,574
18%
Coordination
$57,049
13%
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Forensic Serologist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Forensic Serologist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Forensic Serologist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Forensic Serologist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Forensic Serologist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Insurance$58,059$28.015%

How Education impacts a Forensic Serologist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Forensic Serologists enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Forensic Serologist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $50,219 and $52,899).

Forensic Serologist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Forensic Serologist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 10.5%
High School 36.8%
Associates 18.4%
Bachelors 26.3%
Masters 5.3%
Doctorate 2.6%
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Forensic Serologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Forensic Serologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Forensic Serologist

Salaries for a Forensic Serologist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $52,148 in 2023 to around $51,398 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Forensic Serologist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Forensic Serologist Over Time

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$52,148
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$51,873
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FAQ about Forensic Serologist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Forensic Serologist?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Forensic Serologist roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

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