Forensic Scientist Salary in Houston, Texas

How much does a Forensic Scientist make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forensic Scientist in Houston, TX is $112,544. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $102,319 to $125,405, with most professionals earning between $93,009 and $137,115.

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Common responsibilities of a Forensic Scientist

Prepare a professional cover letter, that highlights your knowledge, skills, abilities and work experiences that pertain to each of the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience listed above.

December 03, 2022

Participate in mock courtroom training sessions to learn the techniques and methods of testifying as an expert witness in a court of law.

December 10, 2022

Selection ProcessThe examination/selection process for this classification will consist of a rating of your training and experience from the application materials submitted.

December 25, 2022

Assist in supervising assigned Forensic Scientists and Laboratory Assistants(?) by monitoring work flow to meet testing schedules.

March 03, 2023

Review department activities to ensure compliance with departmental policies and applicable regulations.

April 02, 2023

Document examination results and findings, assisting in the overall investigation of an incident, and testify in legal or administrative proceedings as needed.

May 01, 2023

Follow the direction of the Supervisor and/or Group Lead and adhere to all company and department policies.

May 15, 2023

Provide expertise in forensics sciences and specifically latent print to applied research projects as well as test and evaluation of new and emerging technologies.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Forensic Scientist in Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

102319

125405

112544

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

104895

129377

116317

What is the average salary for Forensic Scientist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Forensic Scientist in Houston, TX. The base salary for Forensic Scientist ranges from $102,319 to $125,405 with the average base salary of $112,544. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,895 to $129,377 with the average total cash compensation of $116,317.

View Average Salary for Forensic Scientist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$112,544	$102,319 - $125,405
Bonus	$3,773	$2,577 - $3,971
Total Pay	$116,317	$104,895 - $129,377

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Forensic Scientist Salary Near Houston, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,940 - $124,941	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,940 - $124,941	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,906 - $121,222	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,091 - $118,998	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,939 - $116,360	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,489 - $124,388	COMPARE TO Houston, TX

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About Houston, Texas

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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