How much does a Criminalist make in Knoxville, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Knoxville, TN is $39,818. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $35,980 to $44,367, with most professionals earning between $32,485 and $48,508.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $32,485 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $35,980 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $39,818 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $44,367 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $48,508 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
25% $35,980 10% $32,485 90% $48,508 75% $44,367 $39,818 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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    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 Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $35,980 to $44,367 with the average base salary of $39,818. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,980 to $44,367 with the average total cash compensation of $39,818.

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About Knoxville, Tennessee    Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a ....More

Knoxville, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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