Salary by Degree/Major Subject for Forensic Scientist Jobs

Updated: 10 Feb 2012

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Salary by Degree

Degree/Major Subject	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$50K	$100K	$150K
Bachelor's Degree	$29,439 - $100,990
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Forensic Science	$30,913 - $81,445
Master of Science (MS), Forensic Science	$30,201 - $74,710
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Biology	$29,844 - $80,576
Doctorate (PhD)	$53,576 - $80,000
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Biochemistry (BCH)	n/a	Not enough data
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Criminal Justice	n/a	Not enough data
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc)	n/a	Not enough data
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Chemistry	n/a	Not enough data
Doctorate (PhD), Forensic Science	n/a	Not enough data
Master of Forest Science (MFS), Forensic Science	n/a	Not enough data
Master of Science (MS), Chemistry	n/a	Not enough data
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 10 Feb 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 69

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Jan 11	Cyber Forensics Scientist	SAIC	San Diego, California
	The IISBU Is currently seeking a Cyber Forensics Scientist. This position will be in support of Multiple... and network forensic capabilities. - Perform... Indeed
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	a CONTINGENT opportunity for a Sr. Cyber Forensics Scientist. This position will be in support of Multiple... computer and network forensic capabilities. - Perform... Indeed
Jan 18	Cyber Forensics Scientist with Security Clearance	SAIC	San Diego, California
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Forensic Scientist Job Description

People with the job title Forensic Scientist typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

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.

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