Criminalist Salary in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Criminalist Salary in Fort Smith, AR

How much does a Criminalist make in Fort Smith, AR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Fort Smith, AR is $37,909. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $34,255 to $42,239, with most professionals earning between $30,927 and $46,181.

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10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $30,927 Fort Smith,AR April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $34,255 Fort Smith,AR April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $37,909 Fort Smith,AR April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $42,239 Fort Smith,AR April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $46,181 Fort Smith,AR April 01, 2025
25% $34,255 10% $30,927 90% $46,181 75% $42,239 $37,909 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Fort Smith, AR. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $34,255 to $42,239 with the average base salary of $37,909. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,255 to $42,239 with the average total cash compensation of $37,909.

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About Fort Smith, Arkansas    Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 86,20....More

Fort Smith, Arkansas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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