As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Crime Scene Technician in Arizona is $76,711, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,475 weekly, or $6,393 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Crime Scene Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Crime Scene Technician in Arizona vary widely, spanning from $62,050 to $98,251. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,037) and 75th percentile ($87,986), while top earners (90th percentile) make $98,251 per year. This $18,949 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Forensics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Arizona Crime Scene Technician often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies. However, Arizona currently ranks 27 nationwide for Crime Scene Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Crime Scene Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $62,050 AZ August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $69,037 AZ August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $76,711 AZ August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $87,986 AZ August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $98,251 AZ August 01, 2026
25% $69,037 10% $62,050 90% $98,251 75% $87,986 $76,711 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Aguila, AZ Avg. Salary $73,871 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ajo, AZ Avg. Salary $73,713 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alpine, AZ Avg. Salary $73,651 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amado, AZ Avg. Salary $73,645 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Apache Junction, AZ Avg. Salary $76,426 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arivaca, AZ Avg. Salary $73,686 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arizona City, AZ Avg. Salary $74,500 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Arlington, AZ Avg. Salary $74,438 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ash Fork, AZ Avg. Salary $73,722 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Avondale, AZ Avg. Salary $76,538 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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