Forensic Scientist Salary in Phoenix, Arizona

How much does a Forensic Scientist make in Phoenix, AZ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Forensic Scientist in Phoenix, AZ is $111,372. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $101,253 to $124,099, with most professionals earning between $92,040 and $135,686.

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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 Phoenix, AZ

Average Base Salary

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101253

124099

111372

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

103803

128029

115106

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 Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for Forensic Scientist ranges from $101,253 to $124,099 with the average base salary of $111,372. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $103,803 to $128,029 with the average total cash compensation of $115,106.

View Average Salary for Forensic Scientist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$111,372	$101,253 - $124,099
Bonus	$3,734	$2,550 - $3,930
Total Pay	$115,106	$103,803 - $128,029

* 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 Phoenix, AZ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Glendale, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,253 - $124,099	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ 0%
CITY, STATE Peoria, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,048 - $123,848	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Tempe, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,273 - $124,124	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Sun City, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,843 - $123,596	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Scottsdale, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,273 - $124,124	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ
CITY, STATE Avondale, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,976 - $123,760	COMPARE TO Phoenix, AZ

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About Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to the north. By car, the city is approximately 150 miles (240 kilometers) north of the US-Mexico border at Sonoyta and 180 mi (290 km) north of the border at Nogales. The metropolitan area is known as the "Valley of the Sun" due to its location in the Salt River Valley. It lies at a mean elevation of 1,086 feet (331 m), in the northern reaches of the Sonoran Desert. Other than the mountains in and around the city, the topography of Phoenix is gener...

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