How much does a Criminalist make in Fresno, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Fresno, CA is $43,486. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $39,294 to $48,453, with most professionals earning between $35,477 and $52,975.

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Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $35,477 Fresno,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $39,294 Fresno,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $43,486 Fresno,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $48,453 Fresno,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $52,975 Fresno,CA April 01, 2025
25% $39,294 10% $35,477 90% $52,975 75% $48,453 $43,486 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 Fresno, CA. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $39,294 to $48,453 with the average base salary of $43,486. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,294 to $48,453 with the average total cash compensation of $43,486.

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About Fresno, California    Fresno (/ˈfrɛznoʊ/ FREZ-noh; Spanish for "ash tree") is a city in California, United States, and the county seat of Fresno County. It covers about 112....More

Fresno, California  area prices were up 2.7% from a year ago

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