How much does a Criminalist make in Kansas City, KS?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Kansas City, KS is $45,357. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,630 to $52,986, with most professionals earning between $30,595 and $59,932.

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Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $30,595 Kansas City,KS March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $37,630 Kansas City,KS March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $45,357 Kansas City,KS March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $52,986 Kansas City,KS March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $59,932 Kansas City,KS March 01, 2025
25% $37,630 10% $30,595 90% $59,932 75% $52,986 $45,357 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    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 Kansas City, KS. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $37,630 to $52,986 with the average base salary of $45,357. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,630 to $52,986 with the average total cash compensation of $45,357.

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About Kansas City, Kansas    Kansas City is the third-largest city in the State of Kansas, the county seat of Wyandotte County, and the third-largest city of the Kansas City metro....More

Kansas City, Kansas  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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