As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Engineer in Evansville, IN is $89,668, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,724 weekly, or $7,472 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 Evansville, IN vary widely, spanning from $75,023 to $99,331. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($82,002) and 75th percentile ($94,726), while top earners (90th percentile) make $99,331 per year. This $12,724 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, Evansville Forensic Engineer often earn 1.3% lower than national averages. However, Evansville currently ranks 571 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 $75,023 Evansville, IN June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $82,002 Evansville, IN June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $89,668 Evansville, IN June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $94,726 Evansville, IN June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $99,331 Evansville, IN June 01, 2026
25% $82,002 10% $75,023 90% $99,331 75% $94,726 $89,668 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 Evansville, IN. The base salary for Forensic Engineer ranges from $82,002 to $94,726 with the average base salary of $89,668. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,756 to $110,706 with the average total cash compensation of $97,697.
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About Evansville, Indiana    Evansville is a city and the county seat of Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States. The population was 117,429 at the 2010 census, making it the s....More

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