How much does a Criminalist make in Cincinnati, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Cincinnati, OH is $42,171. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $38,105 to $46,988, with most professionals earning between $34,404 and $51,373.

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Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $34,404 Cincinnati,OH April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $38,105 Cincinnati,OH April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $42,171 Cincinnati,OH April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $46,988 Cincinnati,OH April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $51,373 Cincinnati,OH April 01, 2025
25% $38,105 10% $34,404 90% $51,373 75% $46,988 $42,171 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 Cincinnati, OH. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $38,105 to $46,988 with the average base salary of $42,171. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,105 to $46,988 with the average total cash compensation of $42,171.

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About Cincinnati, Ohio    Cincinnati (/ˌsɪnsɪˈnæti/ SIN-sih-NAT-ee) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and is the government seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, t....More

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