As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Crime Scene Technician in Phoenix, AZ is $77,766, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,496 weekly, or $6,481 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 Phoenix, AZ vary widely, spanning from $62,904 to $99,602. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,987) and 75th percentile ($89,196), while top earners (90th percentile) make $99,602 per year. This $19,209 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, Phoenix Crime Scene Technician often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Phoenix currently ranks 391 statewide 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 $62,904 Phoenix, AZ August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $69,987 Phoenix, AZ August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $77,766 Phoenix, AZ August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $89,196 Phoenix, AZ August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $99,602 Phoenix, AZ August 01, 2026
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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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  1. This Job:

    Crime Scene Technician


    Bachelor's Degree

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    Police Sergeant

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for Crime Scene Technician ranges from $69,987 to $89,196 with the average base salary of $77,766. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,895 to $89,042 with the average total cash compensation of $77,365.

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