As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Crime Scene Technician in Colorado is $80,325, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,545 weekly, or $6,694 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 Colorado vary widely, spanning from $64,973 to $102,880. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,289) and 75th percentile ($92,131), while top earners (90th percentile) make $102,880 per year. This $19,842 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, Colorado Crime Scene Technician often earn 2.0% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies. However, Colorado currently ranks 13 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 $64,973 CO August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $72,289 CO August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $80,325 CO August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $92,131 CO August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $102,880 CO August 01, 2026
25% $72,289 10% $64,973 90% $102,880 75% $92,131 $80,325 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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Location Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $77,904 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $76,298 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $75,911 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $76,181 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $76,828 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $79,611 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $78,649 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $79,082 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $75,937 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $75,874 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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