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- "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
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- alaska computer forensics salaries
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Alaska Computer Forensics Salaries
- Like any other profession, a computer forensics salary is going to vary based on a number of factors. Education, experience and overall knowledge in the industry are going to decide the pay for computer forensics in Alaska.
- Law enforcement agencies across the country use computer forensic professionals in almost all sectors. All the way up to the Secret Service, Homeland Security, and the FBI, computer forensic examiners are in high demand. Computer forensics pay can also fluctuate greatly based on if you work in the private sector or in the field of law enforcement.
- While agents in law enforcement might not always see the six figure income, they are taken care of by way of health care benefits and retirement plans. Not to say that the private sector of computer forensics is not competitive. Large firms across the country compensate their employees quite well, with some computer forensics managers making that six figure income we spoke of.
- In Alaska the average salary in computer forensics is $69,000** annually. According to the U.S. Department of Labor the mean annual income for all employed in 2007 was $43,920*. These are fairly typical findings, as the salaries in computer forensics across the country tend to be far above average. Across state of Alaska the income in computer forensics varies from region to region. Traditionally, larger cities tend to pay better salaries than smaller, more rural areas. For instance, in Anchorage and Juneau a computer forensic examiner makes a significantly higher salary than in Kodiak and Fairbanks.
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Specific breakdown of Computer Forensic Salaries in Alaska
Average salary for a computer forensic examiner in the state of Alaska: $62,000-$69,000** Average computer forensic salary in Anchorage, Alaska: $63,000-$70,000** Average computer forensic salary in Juneau, Alaska: $61,000-68,000** Average computer forensic salary in Fairbanks, Alaska: $55,000-61,000** -
Average computer forensic salary in Kodiak, Alaska: $54,000-60,000**
- *www.bls.gov
**www.indeed.com
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