Mostly Resilient
Last Update: 11/4/2026
AI Resilience Score for Forensic Science Tech:
53.2%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
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Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
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Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
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This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
Most data sources align, with only minor variation. This is a well-supported result.
AI Resilience Report forForensic Science Technicians
$72,060 median salary•2,800 annual openings•SOC Code: 19-4092.00
Forensic Science Technicians are somewhat more resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 7 sources.
Forensic science technicians are holding up really well against AI because so much of their most important work simply cannot be handed off to a machine. Collecting physical evidence at crime scenes, visiting morgues, and testifying in court all require human judgment, credibility, and presence that no algorithm can replicate.
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This role is mostly resilient
Forensic science technicians are holding up really well against AI because so much of their most important work simply cannot be handed off to a machine. Collecting physical evidence at crime scenes, visiting morgues, and testifying in court all require human judgment, credibility, and presence that no algorithm can replicate.
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Latest AI news for Forensic Science Tech
These articles highlight the evolving role of AI in forensic science, emphasizing its potential to enhance efficiency and accuracy in the field. Forensic Science Technicians can expect tools powered by AI to assist with routine tasks, as noted in the Reddit article, where a lab manager uses AI for administrative work. However, the ReplacedByAI analysis warns that many of these tasks may be at risk of automation. Students should embrace AI as a complementary tool, ensuring they develop skills that enhance their resilience in a changing job landscape.
Global Artificial Intelligence in Forensic Science Market ...
www.sphericalinsights.com • 10/20/2026
Global Artificial Intelligence in Forensic Science Market Size is expected to hold a significant share by 2033, at a CAGR of 13.8%.
Artificial Intelligence in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology - PMC
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov • 10/20/2026
by TD Wankhade · 2022 · Cited by 72 — AI promises a range of benefits for forensic experts, from increasing efficiency and reducing costs to promoting accuracy and enabling new types ... Read more
The use of artificial intelligence in forensic science
www.reddit.com • 10/20/2026
Just about every tool used by a forensic professional will have AI or be assisted by AI. As a lab manager I am using AI to help write emails, ... Read more
Will AI Replace Forensic Science Technicians? - ReplacedByAI
www.replacedbai.com • 10/20/2026
Based on our analysis, Forensic Science Technicians have a high risk of AI replacement with a score of 75/100. Many routine tasks in this role can be automated, ... Read more
DOJ Report on AI in Criminal Justice: Key Takeaways
counciloncj.org • 10/20/2026
The integration of artificial intelligence into forensic science represents a potential shift from subjective analysis toward more objective, reproducible ... Read more
More Career Info
Career: Forensic Science Technicians
They help solve crimes by collecting and analyzing evidence from crime scenes, like fingerprints and DNA, to figure out what happened.
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Alternate Titles
Crime Scene Technician (Crime Scene Tech) · Criminalist · CSI (Crime Scene Investigator) · Forensic Scientist · Crime Lab Analyst (Crime Laboratory Analyst) · Crime Scene Analyst (CSA) · Evidence Technician (Evidence Tech) · Forensic Science Examiner · Forensic Specialist · Latent Print Examiner
Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$72,060
Jobs (2025)
20,100
Growth (2025-35)
+13.3%
Annual Openings
2,800
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
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Testify in court about investigative or analytical methods or findings.
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Visit morgues, examine scenes of crimes, or contact other sources to obtain evidence or information to be used in investigations.
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Collect evidence from crime scenes, storing it in conditions that preserve its integrity.
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Confer with ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, documents, electronics, medical, chemical, or metallurgical experts concerning evidence and its interpretation.
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Train new technicians or other personnel on forensic science techniques.
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Examine firearms to determine mechanical condition and legal status, performing restoration work on damaged firearms to obtain information, such as serial numbers.
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Collect impressions of dust from surfaces to obtain and identify fingerprints.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
