Forensic Scientist Salary

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How much does a Forensic Scientist make? The average Forensic Scientist salary is $110,227 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $100,206 and $122,824. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Trainee Forensic Scientist (Firearms and Toolmarks unit) -Job ID 76065
State Of Minnesota Department of Public Safety - Saint Paul , MN
This announcement will be used to fill one vacant position at either the Trainee-Forensic Scientist 1 or Forensic Scientist 2 level in the Firearms and Toolmarks Unit of the Impressions and Materials ...
ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago
Forensic Analyst- Seized Drug Analysis
Houston Forensic Science Center - Houston , TX
Houston Forensic Science Center offers a competitive salary and benefit package.
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 16 days ago
Adjunct Faculty, Department of Forensic Science
St Edwards University - Austin , TX
Adjunct Faculty Department of Forensic Science St. Edward's University, a nationally ranked, independent Catholic university and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) invites applications for adjunct ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 57 days ago
Chemist I (Temp to Perm)-3 Openings
DivIHN Integration Inc - Santa Rosa , CA
Preferred - Bachelor's degree in forensic toxicology or forensics from an institution accredited in forensic science or forensic toxicology. * Prior experience performing similar duties in an ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 2 days ago
QC Chemist I
KYYBA - Santa Rosa , CA
The Forensic Analyst is a position in which the employee performs technical work in the scientific analysis of biological and non-biological samples. The employee in this position participates in ...
ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago
Upper School Teacher-Science
Charles Wright Academy - University Place , WA
Biology, Physics, Honors Physics, Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics II, AP Chemistry, Environmental Science, Forensic Science. Faculty can teach any combination of the above courses and flexibility ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 48 days ago

Forensic Scientist Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Forensic Scientist between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of March 26, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Forensic Scientist in each city.

Forensic Scientist Salary by City

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City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $137,784
Washington, DC $122,683
Miami, FL $106,369
Chicago, IL $115,628
Boston, MA $123,565
New York, NY $128,745
Dallas, TX $108,794
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Average Salary Range for Forensic Scientist

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
100206
122824
110227

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
102731
126714
113918
What is the average salary for Forensic Scientist in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Scientist in the United States. The base salary for Forensic Scientist ranges from $100,206 to $122,824 with the average base salary of $110,227. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $102,731 to $126,714 with the average total cash compensation of $113,918.

View Average Salary for Forensic Scientist as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $110,227 $100,206 - $122,824
Bonus $3,691 $2,525 - $3,890
Total Pay $113,918 $102,731 - $126,714
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

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Comments about Forensic Scientist

What's the difference between Forensic Interviewer and Forensic Scientist?
According to our latest salary estimation on March 26, 2024. The average salary of Forensic Scientist is $110,227, and the average salary of Forensic Interviewer is $76,430. The average salary of Forensic Interviewer is lower than Forensic Scientist. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
I am a Forensic Scientist, which location’s salary is higher, Oxnard, CA or Hutchinson, KS?
Oxnard, CA typically sees higher pay than Hutchinson, KS for Forensic Scientist. a Forensic Scientist Salary in Oxnard, CA is $118,164 as of March 26, 2024; a Forensic Scientist Salary in Hutchinson, KS is $101,850 as of March 26, 2024. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )

Forensic Scientist Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the salary of a Forensic Scientist vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Salary ranges for a Forensic Scientist can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-03-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: March 26, 2024