Criminalist Salary in Buffalo, New York

Criminalist Salary in Buffalo, NY

How much does a Criminalist make in Buffalo, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Buffalo, NY is $45,079. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,399 to $52,661, with most professionals earning between $30,408 and $59,565.

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10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $30,408 Buffalo,NY March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $37,399 Buffalo,NY March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $45,079 Buffalo,NY March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $52,661 Buffalo,NY March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $59,565 Buffalo,NY March 01, 2025
25% $37,399 10% $30,408 90% $59,565 75% $52,661 $45,079 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 Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $37,399 to $52,661 with the average base salary of $45,079. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,399 to $52,661 with the average total cash compensation of $45,079.

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About Buffalo, New York    Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was....More

Buffalo, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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