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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 | |
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Annual Openings 17 |
| Total Employed 160 | |
| Projected Growth -0.9% | |
| * Projected through 2030 | |
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| Entry-Level Education | |
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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 |
Learn more about the data for certificates and degrees earned in Idaho
Page sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Idaho Department of Labor; O*Net; Career Information System; America's Job Link Alliance; and Educational Analytics System of Idaho the State Longitudinal Data System
Eligible Training Provider data for Forensic Science Technicians
| Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Title | Average Completion Rate | Average Employment Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | 0.0% |
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