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Updated: Oct. 1, 2020 • Download all data

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POSITION

Forensic Scientist II

Department of Public Safety

This position is categorized as public safety, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $45,158 to $73,788. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

  • Employees

    103

  • Median salary

    $59,388

  • Average salary

    $60,927

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as female.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 70
67%
$59,388
Male 33
32% 		$59,388

Employees by race

Most employees who hold this position identify as white.

Race Employees Percent Median salary
Asian 6
5% 		$62,951
Black 3
2% 		$55,606
Hispanic 33
32% 		$59,388
Other 1 < 1% $55,606
White 60
58%
$59,388

Length of employment

A majority of employees have worked at the Department of Public Safety for one to 10 years.

Length of employment Employees Percent Median salary
1 year or less 1 < 1% $59,388
1-10 years 102
99%
$59,388

Employment status

All employees who hold this position are full-time. Employment status refers to whether an employee is listed as working part or full time and is based on hours worked in a week.

Status Employees Percent Median salary
Full-Time 103
100%
$59,388

Current employees

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