Crime Scene Investigator CSI

Impact: Societal Benefit

Collects and analyzes physical evidence from crime scenes to aid in criminal investigations.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Extensive
Team vs solo
Team-oriented
Client facing
Frequent
Impact visibility
Low
Travel
Occasional travel
Schedule flexibility
Rigid
Remote work
Fully Remote
Typical work hours
38 to 44 hours
Stress level
Low

At a glance

Median salary
$77,923
Entry-level
$42,029
Senior
$111,183
Growth by 2033
4%
Demand
Growing
Freelance potential
Low
Salary growth potential
12%
Typical student debt
$16,471 to $54,951

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Research Methods
  • Software Proficiency
  • Financial Modeling

Soft skills

  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving

Technical complexity: High

How to get there

Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Licensing
Optional
Years to mid-career
4 to 10 years
Years to senior
14 to 19 years
Career switching
Moderate

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Advance through experience and specialization.

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      52%
      AI disruption risk
      Very High
      Demand trend
      Growing

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      9.4/10
      Meaning
      5.6/10
      Work-life balance
      9.2/10
      Prestige
      1.8/10
      Social perception
      Very High

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