How much does a forensic scientist make in Utah?

Typical pay at each employer, 2025 (everyone paid).

• Department of Public Safety36 people$74,505
• Department of Health and Human Services4 people$80,591
• Salt Lake City3 people$73,727
• Department of Cultural and Community Engagement1 person$106,875
• Cottonwood Heights1 person$85,783

Pay by level

Levels with 5 or more people.

• Forensic Scientist I16 people$72,246
• Forensic Scientist II28 people$79,904

Related jobs and the next step up

Same line of work at a different rank, by typical pay (full-year employees where we can tell*).

1. Forensic Scientist (this page)$77,143 (everyone)
2. Senior Forensic Scientist$101,720 (everyone)
3. Forensic Scientist Manager$117,899 (everyone)

Highest-paid forensic scientists, 2025

1. 1Derinna KoppForensic Scientist II · Department of Cultural and Community Engagement$106,875
2. 2Christina ParkerForensic Scientist II · Department of Public Safety$90,797
3. 3Chandra BagleyForensic Scientist II · Department of Public Safety$88,534
4. 4Deborah H ParkinForensic Scientist · Cottonwood Heights$85,783
5. 5Chia-Jung ChengForensic Scientist II · Department of Public Safety$85,456

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