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Forensic Science Technicians: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 19-4092. 27 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $77,494, middle half $66,615–$91,119.
Applications (LCAs)27
Median offered salary$77,494
Middle half of salaries$66,615–$91,119
10th–90th percentile$62,182–$110,800
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 3 | $58,150 |
| Level II (qualified) | 6 | $75,938 |
| Level III (experienced) | 5 | $81,432 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 3 | $145,000 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bode Cellmark Forensics, Inc. | 8 | $75,938 |
| CRA International, Inc. | 3 | $145,000 |
| City of Rapid City | 2 | $70,026 |
| Washington State Patrol | 2 | $89,596 |
| County of Cuyahoga | 1 | $62,337 |
| City and County of San Francisco | 1 | $119,600 |
| Marshall University Research Corporation | 1 | $70,000 |
| Acadiana Criminalistics Laboratory | 1 | $88,742 |
| Kern County District Attorney's Office, Forensic Science Division | 1 | $65,520 |
| Scales Biological Laboratory, Inc. | 1 | $45,777 |
| Miami-Dade Police Department, Miami-Dade County | 1 | $95,091 |
| Utah Department of Public Safety Bureau of Forensic Services | 1 | $62,026 |
| DNA Labs International, Inc. | 1 | $81,432 |
| City of Philadelphia | 1 | $73,935 |
| Adams County Government | 1 | $91,911 |
| City of Austin | 1 | $63,253 |
Job titles
- Senior Associate - Forensic Services3
- Forensic Scientist2
- Forensic Examiner II2
- Forensic Scientist 32
- Senior DNA Analyst2
- Forensic Scientist II2
- Forensic Toxicologist1
- Forensic DNA Analyst II1
- Forensic DNA Analyst I1
- Manager, Casework1
- Forensic Dna Analyst III1
- Firearms Examiner1
- Forensic Biology DNA Analyst II1
- Criminalist1
- Forensic DNA Analyst1
- Latent Fingerprint Examiner1
- Casework Supervisor1
- Laboratory Research and Validation Specialist1
- Civilian Criminalist1
- DNA Analyst II1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 9 | $88,000 |
| FY2024 | 6 | $79,037 |
| FY2025 | 6 | $75,905 |
| FY2026 | 6 | $78,760 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).