Arkansas / State Crime Laboratory / Forensic Specialist

Job-title file

Forensic Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

8 employees hold this title in State Crime Laboratory. Median total compensation for the role is $58,700, below the department median of $71,027.

Employees: 8
Total payroll: $469.6K
Role median: $58,700
Agency median: $71,027
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$58,700$58,720+

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How total compensation varies among the 8 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Arkansas

Forensic Specialist is held in 2 Arkansas departments. In State Crime Laboratory, the median of $58,700 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Public Safety

$58,700 · 1

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Stuart Bartlett

Forensic Specialist/State Crime Laboratory

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 06-05-2008
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SFO04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22090696

At State Crime Laboratory, Stuart Bartlett serves as a Forensic Specialist within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 06-05-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.

Samantha Smith

Forensic Specialist/State Crime Laboratory

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 08-12-2013
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SFO04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22134054

At State Crime Laboratory, Samantha Smith serves as a Forensic Specialist within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 08-12-2013. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.

Shannon Nelson

Forensic Specialist/State Crime Laboratory

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 11-01-2020
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SFO04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22182264

Shannon Nelson works as a Forensic Specialist for State Crime Laboratory within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 11-01-2020. Shannon earned $58,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc01.

Dalton Cox

Forensic Specialist/State Crime Laboratory

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 08-21-2023
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SFO04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22180646

Dalton Cox is a Forensic Specialist at State Crime Laboratory within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 08-21-2023. 2026 total compensation came to $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.

Donovan Patterson

Forensic Specialist/State Crime Laboratory

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 10-21-2022
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SFO04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22134073

Donovan Patterson is a Forensic Specialist at State Crime Laboratory within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 10-21-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.

Andrea Smith

Forensic Specialist/State Crime Laboratory

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 10-24-1998
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SFO04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22090736

Andrea Smith is a Forensic Specialist at State Crime Laboratory within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 10-24-1998. 2026 total compensation came to $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.

Tamara Harris

Forensic Specialist/State Crime Laboratory

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 11-12-2013
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SFO04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22076428

Tamara Harris is a Forensic Specialist at State Crime Laboratory within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 11-12-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $58,700. They are classified at grade Spc01.

Kennedy White

Forensic Specialist/State Crime Laboratory

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 07-10-2023
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SFO04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22090780

Kennedy White works as a Forensic Specialist for State Crime Laboratory within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 07-10-2023. Kennedy earned $58,700 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc01.