What is the salary of a Forensic Investigator? In the United States, a Forensic Investigator earns an average salary of $63,178. The salary range for a Forensic Investigator is usually between $54,044 and $100,483 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $113,948. The highest Forensic Investigator salary in the United States was $166,061. The average hourly pay for a Forensic Investigator is $30.37.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Forensic Investigator salary are California, with an average salary of $108,132, followed by Wisconsin, with an average salary of $114,701, and Washington, with an average salary of $97,054. Employers paying the highest salary for a Forensic Investigator job are Elk Grove (CA), City of Milwaukee (WI) and Sacramento (CA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Elk Grove, CA | $126,997 |
| City of Milwaukee, WI | $114,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $105,437 |
| Tarrant County, TX | $101,838 |
| Pierce County, WA | $97,054 |
| Sedgwick County, KS | $89,324 |
| Palm Beach County, FL | $74,031 |
| University of Missouri, MO | $72,513 |
| Chesterfield County, VA | $65,130 |
| Harris County, TX | $60,621 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Forensic Scientist | $76,976 |
| Forensic Technician | $47,384 |
| Forensic Chemist | $67,663 |
| Forensic Specialist | $99,465 |
| Forensic Supervisor | $83,230 |
| Forensic Laboratory Manager | $102,670 |
| Forensic Autopsy Technician | $45,205 |
| Forensic Interviewer | $58,613 |
| Forensic Analyst | $62,004 |
| Forensic Toxicologist | $86,606 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Forensic Investigator and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $45,409 | 6 |
| California | $108,132 | 24 |
| District of Columbia | $90,789 | 8 |
| Delaware | $46,104 | 10 |
| Florida | $60,582 | 22 |
| Georgia | $47,739 | 4 |
| Indiana | $88,873 | 4 |
| Kansas | $83,152 | 8 |
| Maryland | $49,340 | 2 |
| Michigan | $22,750 | 6 |
| Missouri | $59,346 | 11 |
| Nevada | $79,817 | 4 |
| Ohio | $47,853 | 10 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,530 | 25 |
| South Carolina | $57,954 | 11 |
| Texas | $65,216 | 39 |
| Utah | $50,408 | 4 |
| Virginia | $65,130 | 7 |
| Washington | $97,054 | 5 |
| Wisconsin | $114,701 | 28 |
| West Virginia | $52,808 | 2 |
