Forensic Technician Salary in Sacramento, CA

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How much does a Forensic Technician make in Sacramento, CA? The average Forensic Technician salary in Sacramento, CA is $84,557 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $64,823 and $93,399. 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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Data Entry Technician | Forensic

Axis Forensic Toxicology - Indianapolis , IN

Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Department: Accessioning/Data Entry This role is responsible for performing a variety of processes in the wet chemistry departments of the ...

ZipRecruiter - 9 days ago

Forensic Engineer (DFW Region)

Harrison Gray Search & Consulting - Dallas , TX

Experience a career in forensic engineering with one of the largest, most successful fire ... Training to become a certified x-ray technician. Participate in arson investigations. Utilize ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 36 days ago

Manager, Forensics and Reliability (Onsite in Anderson, SC)

Harbor Freight Tools - Anderson , SC

... forensic investigation, failure analysis, and testing for product reliability. When a design ... Manage group of engineers and technicians in product investigations, root cause analysis, provide ...

LinkedIn - 29 days ago

Mental Health Technician II, I

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services - Vinita , OK

Here at the Oklahoma Forensic Center the Nursing department is hiring for Mental Health Technicians that would provide direct care for consumers of behavioral health treatment in an inpatient setting

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 17 days ago

Behavioral Health Technician - $39K-52K per year

Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services - Williamsburg , VA

Behavioral Health Technician Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: ASAP Duration ... Additional Considerations • Experience providing forensic direct care preferred. • QMHP ...

Adzuna - 11 days ago

Medical Laboratory Technician - Part-time

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management - Marion , VA

... forensic/legal involvement. Additional Considerations Considerable experience as a phlebotomist and MT or MLT and certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology or equivalent. The Credential ...

Jobcase.com / Upward.net - 2 days ago

What does a Forensic Technician do?

Common responsibilities of a Forensic Technician

Prepare site visit reports for job file, and reports of field and laboratory testing work.

December 12, 2022

Reviews vendor products and makes recommendations as appropriate.

December 31, 2022

Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas.

January 30, 2023

Assists in administration of medications and treatments, takes vital signs, and/or draws blood or collects other bodily fluids, as directed by a physician or nurse.

March 04, 2023

Participates in providing for a safe, secure, clean and attractive environment for individuals, visitors, and staff.

March 11, 2023

Observes and maintains an awareness of individuals' behavior and physical whereabouts to ensure their security .

March 12, 2023

Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.

March 19, 2023

Prepares reports on intrusions as necessary and provides analysis summary to management.

April 17, 2023

Performs forensic photography and produces crime scene drawings.

April 26, 2023

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May 01, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Forensic Technician in Sacramento, CA

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64823

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93399

84557

What is the average salary for Forensic Technician in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Technician in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Forensic Technician ranges from $64,823 to $93,399 with the average base salary of $84,557. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,823 to $93,399 with the average total cash compensation of $84,557.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$84,557	$64,823 - $93,399
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$84,557	$64,823 - $93,399

* 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.

Forensic Technician Salary Near Sacramento, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,841 - $93,425	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,769 - $93,322	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,086 - $92,337	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,270 - $96,924	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,028 - $99,458	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,054 - $98,054	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA

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About Sacramento, California

Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento County. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in Northern California's Sacramento Valley, Sacramento's estimated 2018 population of 501,334 makes it the sixth-largest city in California and the ninth largest capital in the United States. Sacramento is the seat of the California Assembly, the Governor of California, and Supreme Court of California, making it the state's political center and a hub for lobbying and th...

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About Sacramento, California Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento Cou....More

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