Skills in Forensics, Technical Writing, Technical Analysis, Engineering Design and Defect Analysis are correlated to pay that is above average.

An entry-level Forensic Engineer with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $61,205 based on 15 salaries. An early career Forensic Engineer with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $66,529 based on 55 salaries. A mid-career Forensic Engineer with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $89,403 based on 40 salaries. An experienced Forensic Engineer with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $96,667 based on 26 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $121,528.

Employees with Forensic Engineer in their job title in Dallas, Texas earn an average of 16.7% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Los Angeles, California (2.9% more). The lowest salaries can be found in San Antonio, Texas (29.3% less), Charlotte, North Carolina (27.6% less) and Denver, Colorado (10.1% less).