Crime Scene Technician Salary in the United States

Crime Scene Technician Salary

How much does a Crime Scene Technician make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Crime Scene Technician in the United States is $76,902. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $59,556 to a high of $98,351, with most professionals earning between $67,823 and $88,129.

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Crime Scene Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $59,556 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $67,823 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $76,902 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $88,129 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $98,351 US April 01, 2025
25% $67,823 10% $59,556 90% $98,351 75% $88,129 $76,902 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Crime Scene Technician ?

Forensic science is the application of science to criminal and civil laws, mainly—on the criminal side—during criminal investigation, as governed by the legal standards of admissible evidence and criminal procedure. Forensic scientists collect, preserve, and analyze scientific evidence during the course of an investigation. While some forensic scientists travel to the scene of the crime to collect the evidence themselves, others occupy a laboratory role, performing analysis on objects brought to them by other individuals. In addition to their laboratory role, forensic scientists testify as e...

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    Crime Scene Technician


    Bachelor's Degree

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88129
76902
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Crime Scene Technician in the United States. The base salary for Crime Scene Technician ranges from $67,823 to $88,129 with the average base salary of $76,902. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,823 to $88,129 with the average total cash compensation of $76,902.

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