Crime scene specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Crime scene specialist gender statistics
54.2% of crime scene specialists are women and 45.8% of crime scene specialists are men.
- Female, 54.2%
- Male, 45.8%
Crime scene specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% |
| Male | 45.8% |
Crime scene specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,588
Female income
$60,415
Crime scene specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in crime scene specialist positions over time. Currently, 54.2% of crime scene specialists are female.
Crime scene specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 50.68% | 49.32% |
| 2011 | 47.71% | 52.29% |
| 2012 | 47.17% | 52.83% |
| 2013 | 50.98% | 49.02% |
| 2014 | 48.63% | 51.37% |
| 2015 | 48.66% | 51.34% |
| 2016 | 48.02% | 51.98% |
| 2017 | 49.43% | 50.57% |
| 2018 | 49.83% | 50.17% |
| 2019 | 44.57% | 55.43% |
| 2020 | 47.56% | 52.44% |
| 2021 | 45.83% | 54.17% |
Crime scene specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared crime scene specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Crime Scene Specialist | 46% | 54% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Crime scene specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among crime scene specialists is White, which makes up 58.4% of all crime scene specialists. Comparatively, 17.0% of crime scene specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of crime scene specialists are Black or African American.
- White, 58.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.0%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 8.5%
- Unknown, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Crime scene specialist race
| Crime scene specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 58.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 8.5% |
| Unknown | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Crime scene specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how crime scene specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Crime scene specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.24% | 7.82% | 6.62% | 12.96% |
| 2011 | 66.33% | 9.60% | 8.04% | 12.24% |
| 2012 | 68.05% | 8.68% | 8.00% | 11.78% |
| 2013 | 65.91% | 9.41% | 8.09% | 13.12% |
| 2014 | 66.08% | 9.26% | 8.35% | 12.84% |
| 2015 | 64.72% | 9.08% | 7.96% | 14.50% |
| 2016 | 65.24% | 9.67% | 8.03% | 13.75% |
| 2017 | 63.01% | 8.33% | 8.59% | 15.98% |
| 2018 | 63.78% | 8.02% | 9.57% | 14.71% |
| 2019 | 65.17% | 7.71% | 8.15% | 14.90% |
| 2020 | 60.91% | 9.88% | 8.65% | 14.13% |
| 2021 | 58.45% | 9.60% | 8.46% | 16.96% |
Crime scene specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown crime scene specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american crime scene specialists have the lowest average salary at $62,814.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,985 |
| White | $63,481 |
| Black or African American | $62,814 |
| Asian | $63,016 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,665 |
Average crime scene specialist age
See how the average age of crime scene specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Crime scene specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Crime scene specialist age breakdown
The average age of crime scene specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the crime scene specialist population.
Crime scene specialist age breakdown
| Crime Scene Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Crime scene specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for crime scene specialists is bachelor's degree, with 74% of crime scene specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 9% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 9%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Crime scene specialists by degree level
| Crime scene specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Crime scene specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, crime scene specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $68,948 annually. With a Associate degree, crime scene specialists earn a median annual income of $62,404 compared to $59,215 for crime scene specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,948 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $56,672 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,215 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,404 |
Crime scene specialist employment statistics
Company size where crime scene specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where crime scene specialists work.
Crime scene specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 43% |
Crime scene specialist turnover and employment statistics
Crime scene specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for crime scene specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Crime scene specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Crime scene specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average crime scene specialist tenure
The average crime scene specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 77 crime scene specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Crime scene specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Crime scene specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of crime scene specialists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Breeding Technician | 5.71% | 7,232 |
| Yeast Culture Developer | 7.88% | 69,565 |
| Crime Scene Specialist | 8.16% | - |
| Colorist Formulator | 9.49% | 69 |
Similar crime scene specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial Breeding Technician | 5.71% | 7,232 |
| Yeast Culture Developer | 7.88% | 69,565 |
| Colorist Formulator | 9.49% | 69 |