How much does a crime scene investigator get paid in a year in Washington?

A Crime Scene Investigator gets paid according to his/her experience and the area and company that has employed them. A Crime Scene Investigator collects and documents evidence from an assigned crime scene. The skills and abilities needed include that of forensic science studies. The evidence is what the investigators depend on to help prove the cause of the crime and possibly convict someone of a terrible crime. Forensic evidence includes blood, bodily fluids, finger prints, gun shot remains, hair and fabric samples. Massachusetts being the highest paid state at an average of $80,000 yearly, while Washington DC pays investigators approximately $78,000.