ALABAMA (AL) COMPUTER FORENSICS SALARIES

"My bachelors degree prepared me for the investigative nature of computer forensics. The course toward my master's degree have given me the in-depth knowledge of computers including hardware and software technology." -Doug Vitale
"Now is the time to get involved in this field since it is relatively new and growing bigger by the day." -Jason Howell
"Computer forensics is "the" field to be in because it is cutting edge, a field that changes in its procedures and challenges on a daily basis." -Bill
"I wanted to do something different that challenged me in a whole new way. Computer forensics did just that, it was a challenging and exciting new career path for me." -Joey Smith
"Statistics show that the field will only continue to grow in the future as the ubiquitous nature of the internet, computers, cellular telephones with computer-like capabilities, media, person digital assistants, and certainly, cybercriminals, are on the rise." -Chris

Alabama Computer Forensics Salaries
The computer forensic salary, in addition to the exciting world of detective work, is going to make this a very sought after profession. While those working in the private sector stand to make greater pay in computer forensics, law enforcement agents working as computer forensic detectives are typically going to find better health care and retirement plans.
Right now in Alabama, the average salary for computer forensics professionals is at $66,000**. The mean salary in the state of Alabama, according to the United States Department of Labor, is $33,400* for 2007. The salaries for computer forensics in Alabama State have the potential to drive many of these generations’ students, who grew up with computers in the home, to pursue this lucrative profession.
Across the state of Alabama, computer forensic salaries vary greatly from region to region. Up in Huntsville, AL, the average computer forensics detective is making upwards of $78,000**. And in the middle somewhere is Birmingham, AL, at $67k** and Montgomery, AL, average salary at $70k**.
Traditionally, larger cities tend to pay better salaries than smaller, more rural areas. For instance, in Huntsville a computer forensic examiner makes a significantly higher salary than in Auburn. Cities such as Birmingham, Gulf Shores, and Mobile tend to be in the middle in terms of salary**.
Specific breakdown of Computer Forensic Salaries in Alabama

Average salary for a computer forensic examiner in the state of Alabama: $65,000-$72,000**
Average computer forensic salary in Auburn, Alabama: $53,000-$59,000**
Average computer forensic salary in Birmingham, Alabama: $65,000-73,000**
Average computer forensic salary in Huntsville, Alabama: $76,000-85,000**
Average computer forensic salary in Gulf Shores, Alabama: $63,000-70,000**
Average computer forensic salary in Mobile, Alabama: $60,000-67,000**
Average computer forensic salary in Montgomery, Alabama: $69,000-77,000**
*www.bls.gov
**www.indeed.com

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Alabama Computer Forensics Salaries