As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Crime Scene Technician in Michigan is $77,530, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,491 weekly, or $6,461 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 Michigan vary widely, spanning from $62,713 to $99,300. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,774) and 75th percentile ($88,925), while top earners (90th percentile) make $99,300 per year. This $19,151 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, Michigan Crime Scene Technician often earn 1.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies. However, Michigan currently ranks 22 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 $62,713 MI August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $69,774 MI August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $77,530 MI August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $88,925 MI August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $99,300 MI August 01, 2026
25% $69,774 10% $62,713 90% $99,300 75% $88,925 $77,530 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 Taylor, MI Avg. Salary $77,122 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acme, MI Avg. Salary $72,437 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ada, MI Avg. Salary $74,104 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, MI Avg. Salary $74,227 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MI Avg. Salary $74,912 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, MI Avg. Salary $72,236 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ahmeek, MI Avg. Salary $72,774 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akron, MI Avg. Salary $72,615 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alanson, MI Avg. Salary $72,408 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alba, MI Avg. Salary $72,352 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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