Author's bio: Ryan Deto, originally from California, has been exploring the streets of Pittsburgh for more than four years. He has been published in LA Weekly and has traveled to more than a dozen countries and more than 40 states throughout America.
Current Nationwide trends estimate that job openings for forensic scientists will rise approximately 19 percent by 2012. These numbers indicate more than 360 job positions opening up each year. In 2002, forensic scientists held approximately 8,400 job positions.
As of May 2014, the BLS reported that the median salary for forensic science technicians was $55,360 annually, and the average salary was $58,610. The lowest-paid 10% of workers, including entry-level positions, was reported to earn $33,610 or lower annually.