As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Engineer in Augusta, GA is $87,604, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,685 weekly, or $7,300 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forensic Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Forensic Engineer in Augusta, GA vary widely, spanning from $73,296 to $97,045. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,115) and 75th percentile ($92,546), while top earners (90th percentile) make $97,045 per year. This $12,431 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Augusta Forensic Engineer often earn 4.1% lower than national averages. However, Augusta currently ranks 665 statewide for Forensic Engineer 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 Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $73,296 Augusta, GA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $80,115 Augusta, GA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $87,604 Augusta, GA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $92,546 Augusta, GA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $97,045 Augusta, GA June 01, 2026
25% $80,115 10% $73,296 90% $97,045 75% $92,546 $87,604 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Forensic Engineer ?

Forensic engineering has been defined as "the investigation of failures - ranging from serviceability to catastrophic - which may lead to legal activity, including both civil and criminal". It therefore includes the investigation of materials, products, structures or components that fail or do not operate or function as intended, causing personal injury, damage to property or economic loss. The consequences of failure may give rise to action under either criminal or civil law including but not limited to health and safety legislation, the laws of contract and/or product liability and the...

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  1. This Job:

    Forensic Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Biomedical Engineering Supervisor

    3 - 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 Forensic Engineer in Augusta, GA. The base salary for Forensic Engineer ranges from $80,115 to $92,546 with the average base salary of $87,604. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,736 to $108,158 with the average total cash compensation of $95,449.
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About Augusta, Georgia    Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 miles (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 miles (110 km) west of Columbia. The city is ....More

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