Sources: Indiana State Personnel Department, State of Indiana Job Code Listing (August 2026); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Indiana state pay plan Sourced
Published rates for each class, lowest first. These are the ranges Indiana sets for its own state employees; cities, counties and school districts have their own pay plans.
| Class and grade | Published rate |
|---|---|
| Forensic Scientist 4 Class 001IF4 Grade 32 | $39,000 – $54,600 a year |
| Forensic Scientist 3 Class 001IF3 Grade 38 | $53,222 – $79,846 a year |
| Forensic Scientist 2 Class 001IF2 Grade 40 | $59,800 – $92,690 a year |
| Forensic Scientist 1 Class 001IF1 Grade 42 | $67,314 – $104,338 a year |
| Forensic Scientist E7 Class 00EIB7 Grade 44 | $75,010 – $123,812 a year |
| Forensic Scientist E6 Class 00EIB6 Grade 46 | $85,020 – $140,344 a year |
Schedule: Salary plan GEN. Rates are as the plan publishes them; "a year" figures are conversions. Classes are matched to this job by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).
Source: Indiana State Personnel Department, State of Indiana Job Code Listing (August 2026). Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay in Indiana, all employers Sourced
Forensic Science Technicians (SOC 19-4092) in Indiana, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | IN |
|---|---|
| Workers | 320 |
| 10th percentile | $49,990 |
| Median | $66,520 |
| 90th percentile | $92,450 |
| National median, government employers | $73,540 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Employers in Indiana
233 police departments in Indiana.
91 sheriff's offices in Indiana.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Crime Data Explorer — law-enforcement agencies by state (API). Data captured September 30, 2026.
Free practice tests for Indiana
IAI Certified Crime Scene Investigator (CCSI)Practice for a named exam · free on Open Exam Prep- IAI Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst (CSCSA)Practice for a named exam · free on Open Exam Prep
Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.
More about this job
Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Crime Scene Investigator / Forensic Technician page.