Forensic Scientist salary in California

Average salary
$93,500/yr
Based on 46 income tax records
$30,500
$144,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$91K
 
$100K
$30,500
$144,500
How much do Forensic Scientists make?
The average total salary for a Forensic Scientist is $93,500 per year. This is based on data from 46 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Forensic Scientist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Forensic Scientist salary can vary between $30,500 to $144,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Forensic Scientist salary by location

Forensic Scientist salary by company

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Average salary per year*
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County Of Orange California, California
10 income tax records
$98,000/yr
$76K – $129K

Forensic Scientist demographics in California

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59% are single
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41% are married
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26% have kids
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58% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Forensic Scientists in California

46 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a forensic scientist in California is $93,500 per year. Forensic scientist salaries in California can vary between $30,500 to $144,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 46 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as forensic scientist.
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.