As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Engineer in Utah is $90,653, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,743 weekly, or $7,554 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 Utah vary widely, spanning from $75,848 to $100,432. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($82,904) and 75th percentile ($95,772), while top earners (90th percentile) make $100,432 per year. This $12,868 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, Utah Forensic Engineer often earn 4.2% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 15 companies. However, Utah currently ranks 32 nationwide 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 $75,848 UT May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $82,904 UT May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $90,653 UT May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $95,772 UT May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $100,432 UT May 01, 2026
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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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Location Lehi, UT Avg. Salary $97,708 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alpine, UT Avg. Salary $98,826 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Altamont, UT Avg. Salary $97,656 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alton, UT Avg. Salary $97,136 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Altonah, UT Avg. Salary $97,555 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location American Fork, UT Avg. Salary $98,542 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Aneth, UT Avg. Salary $97,486 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Annabella, UT Avg. Salary $97,364 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Antimony, UT Avg. Salary $96,966 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Aurora, UT Avg. Salary $97,286 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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