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Job outlook for forensic specialists in the United States
Are forensic specialist jobs in demand?
Yes, forensic specialist jobs are in demand. Forensic specialist demand is projected to grow 11% from 2018 to 2028.
Forensic specialist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of forensic specialist jobs and the average forensic specialist salary over time.
Forensic specialist jobs over time
Forensic specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,204 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,177 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,169 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,130 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,066 | 0.00% |
Average forensic specialist salary over time
Forensic specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $51,653 | $24.83 | +2.4% |
| 2025 | $50,425 | $24.24 | +1.6% |
| 2024 | $49,641 | $23.87 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | $49,317 | $23.71 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $48,379 | $23.26 | +0.8% |
Forensic specialist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of forensic specialist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where forensic specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for forensic specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 73 | 11% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 46 | 8% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 224 | 7% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 65 | 7% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 116 | 6% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 47 | 6% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 43 | 6% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 371 | 5% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 329 | 5% |
| 10 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 70 | 5% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 66 | 5% |
| 12 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 51 | 5% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 49 | 5% |
| 14 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 44 | 5% |
| 15 | Vermont | 623,657 | 31 | 5% |
| 16 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 780 | 4% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 475 | 4% |
| 18 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 258 | 4% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 173 | 4% |
| 20 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 113 | 4% |
Most common cities for forensic specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windsor | 2 | 7% | $58,428 |
| 2 | Sarasota | 1 | 2% | $53,807 |
| 3 | Walnut Creek | 1 | 1% | $83,136 |
| 4 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $78,968 |
| 5 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $59,964 |