How much does a Criminalist make in Augusta, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Augusta, GA is $40,161. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,290 to $44,749, with most professionals earning between $32,765 and $48,925.

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Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $32,765 Augusta,GA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $36,290 Augusta,GA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $40,161 Augusta,GA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $44,749 Augusta,GA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $48,925 Augusta,GA April 01, 2025
25% $36,290 10% $32,765 90% $48,925 75% $44,749 $40,161 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Police Records Clerk

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Criminalist

    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 Augusta, GA. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $36,290 to $44,749 with the average base salary of $40,161. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,290 to $44,749 with the average total cash compensation of $40,161.

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About Augusta, Georgia    Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 miles (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 miles (110 km) west of Columbia. The city is ....More

Augusta, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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