Crime scene technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Crime scene technician gender statistics
49.4% of crime scene technicians are women and 50.6% of crime scene technicians are men.
- Male, 50.6%
- Female, 49.4%
Crime scene technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.6% |
| Female | 49.4% |
Crime scene technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,093
Female income
$53,398
Crime scene technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in crime scene technician positions over time. Currently, 49.4% of crime scene technicians are female.
Crime scene technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.42% | 44.58% |
| 2011 | 52.46% | 47.54% |
| 2012 | 51.93% | 48.07% |
| 2013 | 55.71% | 44.29% |
| 2014 | 53.38% | 46.62% |
| 2015 | 53.41% | 46.59% |
| 2016 | 52.78% | 47.22% |
| 2017 | 54.18% | 45.82% |
| 2018 | 54.57% | 45.43% |
| 2019 | 49.30% | 50.70% |
| 2020 | 52.32% | 47.68% |
| 2021 | 50.58% | 49.42% |
Crime scene technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared crime scene technicians 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 Technician | 51% | 49% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Crime scene technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among crime scene technicians is White, which makes up 56.6% of all crime scene technicians. Comparatively, 16.8% of crime scene technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of crime scene technicians are Asian.
- White, 56.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.8%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Crime scene technician race
| Crime scene technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.8% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Crime scene technician race and ethnicity over time
See how crime scene technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Crime scene technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.38% | 7.71% | 8.65% | 12.78% |
| 2011 | 64.47% | 9.49% | 10.07% | 12.05% |
| 2012 | 66.19% | 8.56% | 10.04% | 11.60% |
| 2013 | 64.05% | 9.30% | 10.12% | 12.93% |
| 2014 | 64.22% | 9.15% | 10.39% | 12.65% |
| 2015 | 62.86% | 8.96% | 9.99% | 14.32% |
| 2016 | 63.39% | 9.56% | 10.06% | 13.56% |
| 2017 | 61.16% | 8.22% | 10.63% | 15.80% |
| 2018 | 61.92% | 7.90% | 11.61% | 14.53% |
| 2019 | 63.31% | 7.60% | 10.19% | 14.71% |
| 2020 | 59.05% | 9.77% | 10.68% | 13.94% |
| 2021 | 56.59% | 9.48% | 10.49% | 16.77% |
Crime scene technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown crime scene technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american crime scene technicians have the lowest average salary at $55,436.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,278 |
| White | $56,002 |
| Black or African American | $55,436 |
| Asian | $55,608 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,158 |
Average crime scene technician age
See how the average age of crime scene technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Crime scene technician 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of crime scene technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the crime scene technician population.
Crime scene technician age breakdown
| Crime Scene Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Crime scene technician educational attainment
The most common degree for crime scene technicians is bachelor's degree, with 52% of crime scene technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Crime scene technicians by degree level
| Crime scene technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Crime scene technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, crime scene technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $60,635 annually. With a Associate degree, crime scene technicians earn a median annual income of $55,088 compared to $52,377 for crime scene technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,635 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,211 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,377 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,088 |
Crime scene technician employment statistics
Most crime scene technicians work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where crime scene technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where crime scene technicians work.
Crime scene technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 47% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 3% |
Crime scene technician jobs by company type
Employees with the crime scene technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most crime scene technicians prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Crime scene technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 19% |
| Government | 64% |
Crime scene technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for crime scene technicians are government, education and retail.
Crime scene technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 61% |
| Education | 8% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Professional | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Crime scene technician turnover and employment statistics
Crime scene technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for crime scene technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Crime scene technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Crime scene technician 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 technician tenure
The average crime scene technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 370 crime scene technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Crime scene technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Crime scene technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of crime scene technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant, Chemistry Department | 5.71% | 74,916 |
| Agricultural Specialist | 7.88% | 19,004 |
| Crime Scene Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Chemical Compounder | 9.49% | 2,451 |
Similar crime scene technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant, Chemistry Department | 5.71% | 74,916 |
| Agricultural Specialist | 7.88% | 19,004 |
| Chemical Compounder | 9.49% | 2,451 |
Foreign languages spoken by crime scene technicians
- Spanish, 85.7%
- German, 14.3%
Crime scene technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| German | 14.3% |