Forensic Lab Technicians
Fast Growing
Growing
Steady Growth
Declining
Occupation Description
Forensic science technicians gather, classify, organize, and study physical confirmation related to criminal inquiries, implement tests on weapons or materials, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine implication toward inquiry. They also testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory methods. May aid as specialists in area of proficiency, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.
Estimated Income
Lower End
Middle
Upper End
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Total Employees In 2010
12440
Job Openings By 2020
12440
Growth Rate
18.6%
Required Education
Bachelor's degree
Specific Programs:
Required Work Experience
None