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Avg. salary range
$58k–$62k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
Forensics specialists collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. They perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. Forensics specialists often testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques and may serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.
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Where you could work
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Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Leadership
Do you work well in a group setting? Are you good at building relationships with others? Are you good at recognizing the skills of others?
Organization
Are you able to keep clutter to a minimum? Can you keep track of lots of different information?
Education & Training
Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's is a post-secondary undergraduate degree. Historically, the term “college degree” meant a bachelor's or traditional four-year degree. Bachelor's degrees usually take between four and six years to complete.
Compensation
Spokane
Washington
Low
$40,700
Average
$60,600
High
$68,000
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 8 hours long, usually 5 days a week. Required overtime is possible.
Public Safety, Security, & Law
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$60,200
Overall Rank
147th
out of 199 careers
In Public Safety, Security, & Law
8th
out of 8 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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