Forensic Engineer Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

Forensic Engineer Salary in Washington, DC

How much does a Forensic Engineer make in Washington, DC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forensic Engineer in Washington, DC is $99,904. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $71,918 to a high of $131,366, with most professionals earning between $85,255 and $116,372.

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10th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $71,918 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $85,255 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $99,904 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $116,372 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Forensic Engineer Salary $131,366 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
25% $85,255 10% $71,918 90% $131,366 75% $116,372 $99,904 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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    Biomedical Engineer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Forensic Engineer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Biomedical Engineer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
85255
116372
99904

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
85312
118075
100669
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Engineer in Washington, DC. The base salary for Forensic Engineer ranges from $85,255 to $116,372 with the average base salary of $99,904. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,312 to $118,075 with the average total cash compensation of $100,669.

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85255
116372

 

About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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