How much does a Criminalist make in Austin, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Austin, TX is $45,725. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,932 to $53,411, with most professionals earning between $30,837 and $60,408.

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 $30,837 Austin,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $37,932 Austin,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $45,725 Austin,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $53,411 Austin,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $60,408 Austin,TX April 01, 2025
25% $37,932 10% $30,837 90% $60,408 75% $53,411 $45,725 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 Austin, TX. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $37,932 to $53,411 with the average base salary of $45,725. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,932 to $53,411 with the average total cash compensation of $45,725.

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