As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in California is $51,154. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,440 to $59,759, with most professionals earning between $34,506 and $67,593.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Criminalist Salary | $34,506 | CA | March 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Criminalist Salary | $42,440 | CA | March 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Criminalist Salary | $51,154 | CA | March 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Criminalist Salary | $59,759 | CA | March 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Criminalist Salary | $67,593 | CA | March 01, 2025 |
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $48,882 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $49,577 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $51,340 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $48,789 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $47,537 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $50,598 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $49,021 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $46,192 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $56,580 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $56,441 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
0 - 1 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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