Author's bio: Ryan Deto, originally from California, has been exploring the streets of Pittsburgh for more than four years. He has been published in LA Weekly and has traveled to more than a dozen countries and more than 40 states throughout America.
Current Nationwide trends estimate that job openings for forensic scientists will rise approximately 19 percent by 2012. These numbers indicate more than 360 job positions opening up each year. In 2002, forensic scientists held approximately 8,400 job positions.
Salary by Location. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2014, California was the state with not only the highest total number of forensic science technician jobs, but had the third highest mean annual salary as well. Other states with high employment levels are Florida, Texas, Arizona, and Maryland.he job you choose within forensic science plays a large role in the salary youâll receive. Here are some of the most common positions available, along with median salary rates: 1  Forensic Science Technician : $55,360. 2  Forensic Anthropologist : $59,280.