How much does a Criminalist make in Albany, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Albany, NY is $47,073. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $39,054 to $54,991, with most professionals earning between $31,753 and $62,200.

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Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $31,753 Albany,NY March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $39,054 Albany,NY March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $47,073 Albany,NY March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $54,991 Albany,NY March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $62,200 Albany,NY March 01, 2025
25% $39,054 10% $31,753 90% $62,200 75% $54,991 $47,073 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Criminalist in Albany, NY. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $39,054 to $54,991 with the average base salary of $47,073. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,054 to $54,991 with the average total cash compensation of $47,073.

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About Albany, New York    Albany (/ˈɔːlbəni/ (listen) ALL-bə-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank....More

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