How much does a Criminalist make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in the United States is $46,377. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $38,477 to $54,178, with most professionals earning between $31,283 and $61,281.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $31,283 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $38,477 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $46,377 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $54,178 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $61,281 US March 01, 2025
25% $38,477 10% $31,283 90% $61,281 75% $54,178 $46,377 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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