How much does a Criminalist make in Lafayette, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Lafayette, LA is $39,224. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $35,443 to $43,704, with most professionals earning between $32,000 and $47,783.

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 $32,000 Lafayette,LA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $35,443 Lafayette,LA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $39,224 Lafayette,LA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $43,704 Lafayette,LA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $47,783 Lafayette,LA April 01, 2025
25% $35,443 10% $32,000 90% $47,783 75% $43,704 $39,224 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 Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $35,443 to $43,704 with the average base salary of $39,224. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,443 to $43,704 with the average total cash compensation of $39,224.

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About Lafayette, Louisiana    Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). Accordin....More

Lafayette, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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