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Forensic Science Technicians

Durham Technical Community College

Durham Technical Community College

Posted on Mar 13, 2026

Forensic Science Technicians

Starting Salary

$41,876
NC Triangle Area

Median Annual Wage

$53,935
NC Triangle Area
% Bachelor's degree Preferred
% Master's degree Preferred

5-Year Job Outlook

+7.5%
NC Triangle Area

Annual Job Openings

106
NC Triangle Area

Forensic Science Technicians collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. They perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue to determine significance to investigation. May testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. Technicians serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.