DNA Analyst
Caleb Leal
Job Description/Duties
Personal Characteristics Needed
Education Needed
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in molecular biology genetics, forensic sciences, or related field
Other Requirements
Knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment; strong verbal and written communication skills
Projected Job Growth (2014-2024)
27% for all forensic science technicians
Average Salary (May 2015)
$60,090 for all forensic science technicians
Wages and Benefits
SALARY RANGE FOR FORENSIC DNA SPECIALIST
DNA analyst salaries can vary quite a bit based on a number of different factors. The 2012 BLS report shows that the median 2012 salary for forensic science techs, including the DNA analyst salary, was $52,480. One must remember that the median salary is the wage where half of the others in the field are making less and half are making more. The lowest 10 percent of forensic science technicians in the U.S. earned as little as $32,300, while those in the highest 10 percent earned as much as $85,210.