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Job outlook for forensic computer examiners in the United States
Are forensic computer examiner jobs in demand?
Yes, forensic computer examiner jobs are in demand. Forensic computer examiner demand is projected to grow 11% from 2018 to 2028.
Forensic computer examiner job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of forensic computer examiner jobs and the average forensic computer examiner salary over time.
Forensic computer examiner jobs over time
Forensic computer examiner job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,112 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,065 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,050 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,982 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,870 | 0.00% |
Average forensic computer examiner salary over time
Forensic computer examiner salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,393 | $31.92 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $64,815 | $31.16 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $63,807 | $30.68 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | $63,391 | $30.48 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $62,186 | $29.90 | +0.8% |
Forensic computer examiner jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of forensic computer examiner job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where forensic computer examiners earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for forensic computer examiners
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 77 | 11% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 54 | 9% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 360 | 6% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 46 | 6% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 63 | 5% |
| 6 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 52 | 5% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 33 | 5% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 369 | 4% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 299 | 4% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 200 | 4% |
| 11 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 55 | 4% |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 39 | 4% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 37 | 4% |
| 14 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 34 | 4% |
| 15 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 184 | 3% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 157 | 3% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 97 | 3% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 96 | 3% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 64 | 3% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 46 | 3% |
Most common cities for forensic computer examiners
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arlington | 3 | 1% | $67,513 |
| 2 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $52,212 |
| 3 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $81,428 |
| 4 | Oxnard | 1 | 0% | $90,797 |
| 5 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $89,954 |
| 6 | San Francisco | 1 | 0% | $95,651 |