What Is The Starting Salary For A Forensic Scientist

hii sir, I wants to become an Forensic Scientist will you please tell me what is Starting salary of a Forensic Scientist

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A forensic scientist is a member of the team that investigates crimes. He or she gathers and documents, or analyzes, physical evidence from crime scenes. This evidence may include fingerprints, blood, hair and bullets.

Salary $36,084 - $87,316

Bonus $0.00 - $23,977
Profit Sharing $1,474
Total Pay (?) $36,457 - $84,807

Responsibilities :

analysing samples, such as hair, body fluids, glass, paint and drugs, in the laboratory;
applying techniques such as gas and high performance liquid chromatography, scanning electron microscopy, mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy and genetic fingerprinting;
sifting and sorting evidence, often held in miniscule quantities;
attending and examining scenes of crimes;
recording findings and collecting trace evidence from scenes of crimes or accidents;
inputting relevant data into computer programs;
reviewing and supervising the work of assistants;
presenting results of work in written form or by giving oral evidence;
justifying findings under cross-examination in courts of law;
researching and developing new techniques;
liaising with team members;

Working Areas :
chemistry, which is connected to crimes against property, such as burglary and arson;
biology, which is connected to crimes against people, such as murder, assault and rape;
drugs and toxicology.

Becoming a Forensic Scientist

To become a forensic scientist, one usually needs to earn a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or forensic science. Some crime scene investigators and forensic science technicians are trained as police officers who have graduated from police academies.