How much does a Criminalist make in Columbus, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Columbus, GA is $38,369. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $34,670 to $42,752, with most professionals earning between $31,303 and $46,742.

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Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $31,303 Columbus,GA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $34,670 Columbus,GA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $38,369 Columbus,GA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $42,752 Columbus,GA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $46,742 Columbus,GA April 01, 2025
25% $34,670 10% $31,303 90% $46,742 75% $42,752 $38,369 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Police Records Clerk

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Criminalist

    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 Columbus, GA. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $34,670 to $42,752 with the average base salary of $38,369. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,670 to $42,752 with the average total cash compensation of $38,369.

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About Columbus, Georgia    Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet....More

Columbus, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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