Forensic Science Technicians (19-4092)
Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.
Employment and Job Openings
| Employment | Average Annual Openings | |||||
| 2018 Estimate | 2028 Projection | Percent Change | Labor Force Exits | Occupation Transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 0.0 | United States | 16700 | 19100 | 0.0 | 500 | 1600 | 2400 |
Job Outlook for Alaska:
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 31.20 | 17.61 | 22.33 | 29.13 | 38.14 | 48.51 |
| Alaska | 35.63 | 25.97 | 28.95 | 33.11 | 43.24 | 47.77 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.