Forensic Science Technicians
Life, Physical, and Social Science · SOC 19-4092
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
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What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Crime Lab Analyst (Crime Laboratory Analyst), Crime Scene Analyst (CSA), Crime Scene Technician (Crime Scene Tech), Criminalist, CSI (Crime Scene Investigator), Evidence Technician (Evidence Tech)
Representative Tasks
- •Collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity.
- •Keep records and prepare reports detailing findings, investigative methods, and laboratory techniques.
- •Use photographic or video equipment to document evidence or crime scenes.
- •Testify in court about investigative or analytical methods or findings.
- •Use chemicals or other substances to examine latent fingerprint evidence and compare developed prints to those of known persons in databases.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Analyze forensic evidence to solve crimes.
- •Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- •Record research or operational data.
- •Document events or evidence, using photographic or audiovisual equipment.
- •Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 13.2% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 46% Bright |
| Median Salary | $72,060 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |