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Lab role analyzing drugs, alcohol, and poisons in body fluids and tissue. Testifies in court.
$37,310
Lower reported wage
$60,130
Median
$101,870
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Wages reconciled to BLS OEWS May 2024 for SOC 19-4099 (Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other): A_PCT10-A_PCT90 = $37,310-$101,870, median $60,130.
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Relevant route if it includes sufficient chemistry and laboratory depth. [1]
Analyze substances in biological samples and explain results in a legal context. [1]
Crime laboratories, medical-examiner offices, and other testing facilities. [1]
Laboratory and case schedules vary; reporting or testimony can add deadlines. [1]
Precise analysis, custody records, and careful interpretation are essential. [1]
Experience and further study can support specialist or laboratory leadership. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.