How much does a Criminalist make in Fort Collins, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Fort Collins, CO is $43,004. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $38,858 to $47,916, with most professionals earning between $35,084 and $52,388.

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Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $35,084 Fort Collins,CO April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $38,858 Fort Collins,CO April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $43,004 Fort Collins,CO April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $47,916 Fort Collins,CO April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $52,388 Fort Collins,CO April 01, 2025
25% $38,858 10% $35,084 90% $52,388 75% $47,916 $43,004 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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43004

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43004
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Criminalist in Fort Collins, CO. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $38,858 to $47,916 with the average base salary of $43,004. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,858 to $47,916 with the average total cash compensation of $43,004.

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About Fort Collins, Colorado    Fort Collins is the Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Larimer County, Colorado, United States. Situ....More

Fort Collins, Colorado  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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