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Forensic Science Technicians

Job description

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.

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Entry level hourly / annual

$18.94

$39,388

Typical hourly / annual

$27.35

$56,895

Experienced hourly / annual

$38.90

$80,911

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Statewide Openings
Idaho graphic Annual Openings 17
Total Employed 160
Projected Growth -0.9%
* Projected through 2030

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Entry-Level Education
Idaho graphic Bachelor's degree

Certificates & degrees in Idaho for Forensic Science Technicians 2020-2021

The data shown below displays information about how many individuals earned different degrees from each of Idaho’s eight public institutions.

Table Key

Certificate 1 = Cert1

Certificate 2 = Cert2

Associate = Assc

Bachelor's = Bach

Master's = Master

Doctorate or professional = PhD

Title Cert1 Cert2 Assc Bach Master PhD
Biology/Biological Sciences, General   - - 56 276 21 3
Chemistry, General   - - 1 78 10 3
Total (448) - - 57 354 31 6
Associate degree
Bachelor’s degree
Master's degree

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Eligible Training Provider data for Forensic Science Technicians

Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Title Average Completion Rate Average Employment Rate
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Completion Rate
Employment Rate

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