Forensic Science Technicians in The United States
(Técnicos en ciencias forenses)
Forensic Science Technicians -- Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 19-4092.00 |
Career Interests | IRC |
Minimum education required | (Bachelor) Bachelor's degree |
Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
Job training required | (Mod OJT) Moderate-term on-the-job training |
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 1.44 (moderate growth) |
Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 16,700 |
Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 19,100 |
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 2,400 |
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $35,620 |
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $63,170 |
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $97,350 |
Career Cluster | Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security (Ley, seguridad pública y seguridad) |
Major Occupational Group | Life, Physical, and Social Science |
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