What salaries are available to forensic scientists?
Salaries will vary by forensic field and state of employment. For example, forensic pathologists typically make over $100,000 per year. Forensic anthropologists make from $100,000 to $60,000 per year. Salaries for individuals with bachelors degrees in forensic science will vary significantly depending on the location of employment, anywhere from $24,000 to $60,000. To learn about the range of salaries, visit the American Academy of Forensic Sciences website, www.aafs.org, and follow the employment link. Read the job descriptions both for salary postings and for information on the qualities desired in job applicants.
