5 of the Most Popular Types of Forensics Engineer Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Forensics Engineer Jobs

• Forensic Scientist

  Salary range: $57,500 - $93,000

  Forensic scientists analyze physical evidence from crime scenes to assist law enforcement officials in solving crimes. The items are usually provided to the forensic scientist for analysis and investigation, but there are times when the forensic scientist may need to visit the crime scene to collect evidence and conduct an on-site examination.

• Entry Level Forensic Engineer

  Salary range: $87,500 - $130,000

  Entry Level Forensic Engineer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Forensic Engineer jobs pay between $87,500 (25th percentile) and $130,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Forensic Engineer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Forensic Structural Engineer

  Salary range: $97,000 - $134,500

  A forensic structural engineer handles the investigation and inspection of building structures to ensure compliance with industry regulation and discover reasons for failure. Your primary responsibilities in this career have you analyzing damage to structures, identifying causes of structural failures, and preparing reports on your findings. Your duties may also include developing protocols for dealing with compliance issues, reviewing photos and site information, and researching code specifications. A forensic structural engineer often works on multiple projects, visits various field sites, and collaborates with several team members.

• Forensic Engineer

  Salary range: $87,500 - $130,000

  A forensic engineer specializes in accident and failure analysis of structures or product that have failed to perform correctly and to discover whether there is a design flaw. As a forensic engineer, your responsibilities include examining the product or structure that did not perform as intended, collecting and analyzing the evidence and making recommendations for future preventative measures. Your job is to oversee the investigation of the design, materials, and all other contributing factors in the failure, to prevent future incidents.

• Forensic Science

  Salary range: $43,500 - $55,500

  Forensic Science is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Forensic Science jobs pay between $43,500 (25th percentile) and $55,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Forensic Science job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.