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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 $51,278 to $82,901. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

  • Employees

    92

  • Median salary

    $65,507

  • Average salary

    $65,722

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as female.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 68
73%
$65,507
Male 24
26% 		$61,606

Employees by race

Most employees who hold this position identify as white.

Race Employees Percent Median salary
Asian 5
5% 		$65,507
Black 8
8% 		$63,557
Hispanic 22
23% 		$63,557
Other 5
5% 		$61,606
White 52
56%
$65,507

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 2
2% 		$57,942
1-10 years 89
96%
$65,507
10-20 years 1
1% 		$61,606

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 92
100%
$65,507

Current employees

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