Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer in the United States is $94,637 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,577
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,039 to $104,551
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,210
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Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $104,551 $8,713 $2,011 $50
Average $94,637 $7,886 $1,820 $45
25th Percentile $86,039 $7,170 $1,655 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer Salaries

A Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer'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 Accident Reconstruction Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer'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): $94,637
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $95,235
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,162
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,447
  • Expert (over 8 years): $98,768
Levels Salary
Entry Level Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer$94,637
Intermediate Level Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer$95,235
Senior Level Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer$97,162
Specialist Level Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer$98,447
Expert Level Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer$98,768
$94,637 0 yr
$95,235 < 2 yrs
$97,162 2-4 yrs
$98,447 5-8 yrs
$98,768 > 8 yrs
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How Do Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $104,783.
  • California: $104,385.
  • Massachusetts: $102,994.

Top Paying Cities for Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineers

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: $119,366
  • San Francisco: $118,193
  • Oakland: $115,571

What Skills Can Increase a Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Products and Services (Mentioned in 6.31% Job Postings): Knowledge of the full array of our organization's products and services including those that are created for internal customers; insight into the differentiating factors that distinguish them from those of competitors.
  • Community Engagement (Mentioned in 1.94% Job Postings): Community engagement seeks to engage community to achieve sustainable outcomes, equitable decision-making processes, and deepen relationships and trust between government organisations and communities.
  • Product Knowledge (Mentioned in 1.46% Job Postings): Product knowledge is the ability to communicate information and answer questions about a product or service. It is considered an important knowledge area for any role that puts you in front of customers, investors or the media.
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Products and Services 6.31%
Community Engagement 1.94%
Product Knowledge 1.46%
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 Accident Reconstruction Engineer's salary.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Can increase your salary by up to 33%.
  • Public Relations: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Mortgage Review: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Diversity and Inclusion
 $125,868
33%
Public Relations
 $113,565
20%
Mortgage Review
 $110,726
17%
Credit Reports
 $104,101
10%
Building Relationships
 $104,101
10%
Networking
 $99,369
5%
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How Education impacts a Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Accident Reconstruction Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $80,466 and $94,637).

Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 62.5%
High School 37.5%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 62.5%
Masters 37.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer'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.

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Average $94,637/year
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $104,551 $8,713 $2,011 $50
Average $94,637 $7,886 $1,820 $45
25th Percentile $86,039 $7,170 $1,655 $41

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Salary Trends for Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer

Salaries for a Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $98,523 in 2023 to around $96,173 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Forensic Accident Reconstruction Engineer salary trends, .

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