Forensic Scientist salary in US South Region

Average salary
$61,500/yr
Based on 491 income tax records
$31,500
$117,500
Age:
Average salary by age
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26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$43K
 
$56K
 
$67K
 
$82K
 
$71K
$31,500
$117,500
How much do Forensic Scientists make?
The average total salary for a Forensic Scientist is $61,500 per year. This is based on data from 491 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Forensic Scientist and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Forensic Scientist salary can vary between $31,500 to $117,500 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 company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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US Department Of Defense, US South Region
17 income tax records
$100,000/yr
$68K – $169K
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District Of Columbia, US South Region
12 income tax records
$98,500/yr
$69K – $109K
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National Finance Center, US South Region
23 income tax records
$89,500/yr
$56K – $135K
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Department Of Forensic Science, US South Region
36 income tax records
$69,500/yr
$49K – $91K
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State Of Tennessee, US South Region
15 income tax records
$63,500/yr
$51K – $89K
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State Of North Carolina, US South Region
17 income tax records
$58,500/yr
$39K – $73K
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Department Of Public Safety, US South Region
94 income tax records
$57,000/yr
$39K – $91K
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State Of Florida, US South Region
13 income tax records
$55,000/yr
$28K – $73K
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State Of West Virginia, US South Region
11 income tax records
$49,500/yr
$35K – $66K
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State Of Alabama, US South Region
15 income tax records
$46,500/yr
$34K – $74K
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State Of Mississippi, US South Region
11 income tax records
$46,000/yr
$30K – $59K

Forensic Scientist demographics in US South Region

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51% are single
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49% are married
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39% have kids
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60% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Forensic Scientists in US South Region

491 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a forensic scientist in US South Region is $61,500 per year. Forensic scientist salaries in US South Region can vary between $31,500 to $117,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 491 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as forensic scientist.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for forensic scientists in US South Region: US Department of Defense ($100,000 a year), District of Columbia ($98,500 a year), and National Finance Center ($89,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for forensic scientists in US South Region: Washington Metro Area, DC ($84,500 a year), Atlanta Metro Area, GA ($75,500 a year), and Baltimore Metro Area, MD ($71,500 a year).
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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.