As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Crime Scene Technician in Massachusetts is $85,678, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,648 weekly, or $7,140 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 Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $69,304 to $109,736. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($77,107) and 75th percentile ($98,271), while top earners (90th percentile) make $109,736 per year. This $21,164 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, Massachusetts Crime Scene Technician often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 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 $69,304 MA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $77,107 MA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $85,678 MA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $98,271 MA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $109,736 MA August 01, 2026
25% $77,107 10% $69,304 90% $109,736 75% $98,271 $85,678 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 Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $81,109 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $82,634 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $81,995 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $82,814 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $82,013 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $86,004 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $81,947 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $85,994 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $86,001 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $84,466 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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