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.
If you work for the Federal Government, a Forensic Scientist can make anywhere from 50,000 to 120,000 per year depending on your education. Someone with a Masters Degree willâ¦ be paid on the higher end. If you want to work in a Lab, you will make a lot of money. Starting salary is about $40,000 per year ($20 per hour).