As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Engineer in Moline, IL is $88,628, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,704 weekly, or $7,386 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 Moline, IL vary widely, spanning from $74,153 to $98,188. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,051) and 75th percentile ($93,632), while top earners (90th percentile) make $98,188 per year. This $12,581 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, Moline Forensic Engineer often earn 8.2% lower than national averages. However, Moline currently ranks 618 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 $74,153 Moline, IL May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $81,051 Moline, IL May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $88,628 Moline, IL May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $93,632 Moline, IL May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $98,188 Moline, IL May 01, 2026
25% $81,051 10% $74,153 90% $98,188 75% $93,632 $88,628 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

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    Biomedical Engineering Supervisor

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Moline, Illinois    Moline (/moʊˈliːn/ moh-LEEN) is a city located in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. With a population of 43,977 in 2010, it is the largest....More

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