As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Crime Scene Technician in Utah is $75,389, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,450 weekly, or $6,282 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 Utah vary widely, spanning from $60,981 to $96,557. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,847) and 75th percentile ($86,469), while top earners (90th percentile) make $96,557 per year. This $18,622 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, Utah Crime Scene Technician often earn 4.2% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies. However, Utah currently ranks 32 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 $60,981 UT August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $67,847 UT August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $75,389 UT August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $86,469 UT August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Crime Scene Technician Salary $96,557 UT 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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Location Lehi, UT Avg. Salary $73,690 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alpine, UT Avg. Salary $74,533 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Altamont, UT Avg. Salary $73,652 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alton, UT Avg. Salary $73,259 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Altonah, UT Avg. Salary $73,575 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location American Fork, UT Avg. Salary $74,319 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aneth, UT Avg. Salary $73,523 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Annabella, UT Avg. Salary $73,431 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Antimony, UT Avg. Salary $73,131 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aurora, UT Avg. Salary $73,372 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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