Forensic Science Technicians
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Automation risk
Low Risk (21-40%): Jobs in this level have a limited risk of automation, as they demand a mix of technical and human-centric skills.
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User poll
Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 35% chance of automation.
What do you think the risk of automation is?
What is the likelihood that Forensic Science Technicians will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?
Sentiment
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Sentiment over time (yearly)
Growth
The number of 'Forensic Science Technicians' job openings is expected to rise 11.4% by 2032
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2023.
Wages
In 2022, the median annual wage for 'Forensic Science Technicians' was $63,740, or $30 per hour
'Forensic Science Technicians' were paid 37.6% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $46,310
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2022 there were 17,590 people employed as 'Forensic Science Technicians' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 8 thousand people are employed as '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.
SOC Code: 19-4092.00
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