How much does a Criminalist make in Cleveland, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Cleveland, OH is $42,266. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $38,192 to $47,094, with most professionals earning between $34,482 and $51,490.

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Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $34,482 Cleveland,OH April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $38,192 Cleveland,OH April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $42,266 Cleveland,OH April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $47,094 Cleveland,OH April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $51,490 Cleveland,OH April 01, 2025
25% $38,192 10% $34,482 90% $51,490 75% $47,094 $42,266 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    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 Cleveland, OH. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $38,192 to $47,094 with the average base salary of $42,266. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,192 to $47,094 with the average total cash compensation of $42,266.

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About Cleveland, Ohio    Cleveland (/ˈkliːvlənd/ KLEEV-lənd) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. The city proper has a populatio....More

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