How much does a Criminalist make in Erie, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Erie, PA is $42,058. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $34,890 to $49,127, with most professionals earning between $28,364 and $55,563.

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Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $28,364 Erie,PA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $34,890 Erie,PA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $42,058 Erie,PA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $49,127 Erie,PA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $55,563 Erie,PA April 01, 2025
25% $34,890 10% $28,364 90% $55,563 75% $49,127 $42,058 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 Erie, PA. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $34,890 to $49,127 with the average base salary of $42,058. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,890 to $49,127 with the average total cash compensation of $42,058.

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About Erie, Pennsylvania    Erie (/ˈɪəri/; EER-ee) is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Named for the lake a....More

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