As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Forensic Interviewer in San Diego, CA is $81,098, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,560 weekly, or $6,758 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Forensic Interviewer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Forensic Interviewer in San Diego, CA vary widely, spanning from $65,596 to $103,861. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($72,984) and 75th percentile ($93,013), while top earners (90th percentile) make $103,861 per year. This $20,029 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Forensics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Diego Forensic Interviewer often earn 2.2% higher than national averages. However, San Diego currently ranks 128 statewide for Forensic Interviewer 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 Interviewer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Forensic Interviewer Salary $65,596 San Diego, CA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Forensic Interviewer Salary $72,984 San Diego, CA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Forensic Interviewer Salary $81,098 San Diego, CA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Forensic Interviewer Salary $93,013 San Diego, CA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Forensic Interviewer Salary $103,861 San Diego, CA May 01, 2026
25% $72,984 10% $65,596 90% $103,861 75% $93,013 $81,098 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Forensic Interviewer


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