How do forensic scientists tend to increase in rank and salary?
Forensic scientists are covered by an American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union contract. Union negotiated progression through forensic scientist job titles follows this course: • Hired as a Forensic Scientist Trainee – Work one year. Promoted to Forensic Scientist I. • Works as a Forensic Scientist I for two years. Promoted to Forensic Scientist II. • Works as a Forensic Scientist II for two years. Promoted to Forensic Scientist III. • Works as a Forensic Scientist III for the remainder of career, or accepts promotion to a management job title.
