How much does a Criminalist make in CA?

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.

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 $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
25% $42,440 10% $34,506 90% $67,593 75% $59,759 $51,154 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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
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    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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