Forensic Toxicologist Career

*A job as a Forensic Toxicologist falls under the broader career category of Forensic Science Technicians. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Forensic Science Technicians : Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. 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. May serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.


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Forensic Science Technician Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$60,690

Median Hourly Wage

$29.18*

Total Employed Nationally

14,800


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.