How much does a Criminalist make in Birmingham, AL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Birmingham, AL is $40,439. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,541 to $45,058, with most professionals earning between $32,992 and $49,264.

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 $32,992 Birmingham,AL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $36,541 Birmingham,AL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $40,439 Birmingham,AL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $45,058 Birmingham,AL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $49,264 Birmingham,AL April 01, 2025
25% $36,541 10% $32,992 90% $49,264 75% $45,058 $40,439 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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    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 Birmingham, AL. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $36,541 to $45,058 with the average base salary of $40,439. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,541 to $45,058 with the average total cash compensation of $40,439.

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About Birmingham, Alabama    Birmingham (/ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/ BUR-ming-ham) is a city located in the north central region of the U.S. state of Alabama. With an estimated 2017 population....More

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