How much does a Criminalist make in Helena, MT?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Helena, MT is $37,714. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $34,078 to $42,021, with most professionals earning between $30,768 and $45,944.

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Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $30,768 Helena,MT March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $34,078 Helena,MT March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $37,714 Helena,MT March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $42,021 Helena,MT March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $45,944 Helena,MT March 01, 2025
25% $34,078 10% $30,768 90% $45,944 75% $42,021 $37,714 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 Helena, MT. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $34,078 to $42,021 with the average base salary of $37,714. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,078 to $42,021 with the average total cash compensation of $37,714.

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About Helena, Montana    Helena (/ˈhɛlɪnə/) is the state capital of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat of Lewis and Clark County. Helena was founded as a gold camp ....More

Helena, Montana  area prices were up 3.1% from a year ago

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