As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Assistant in Jersey City, NJ is $43,270, equivalent to $21 per hour, $832 weekly, or $3,606 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forensic Assistant in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Forensic Assistant in Jersey City, NJ vary widely, spanning from $40,008 to $58,552. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($41,562) and 75th percentile ($51,269), while top earners (90th percentile) make $58,552 per year. This $9,707 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or PowerPoint, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Jersey City Forensic Assistant often earn 5.5% higher than national averages. However, Jersey City currently ranks 15 statewide for Forensic Assistant 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
Forensic Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Assistant Salary $40,008 Jersey City, NJ May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Assistant Salary $41,562 Jersey City, NJ May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Assistant Salary $43,270 Jersey City, NJ May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Assistant Salary $51,269 Jersey City, NJ May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Assistant Salary $58,552 Jersey City, NJ May 01, 2026
25% $41,562 10% $40,008 90% $58,552 75% $51,269 $43,270 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Jersey City, New Jersey    Jersey City is the second most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, after Newark.[29] It is the seat of Hudson County as well as the county'....More

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