Criminalist Salary in Lexington, Kentucky

Criminalist Salary in Lexington, KY

How much does a Criminalist make in Lexington, KY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Lexington, KY is $43,131. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $35,783 to $50,386, with most professionals earning between $29,094 and $56,991.

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10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $29,094 Lexington,KY March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $35,783 Lexington,KY March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $43,131 Lexington,KY March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $50,386 Lexington,KY March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $56,991 Lexington,KY March 01, 2025
25% $35,783 10% $29,094 90% $56,991 75% $50,386 $43,131 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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50386
43131

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50386
43131
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Criminalist in Lexington, KY. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $35,783 to $50,386 with the average base salary of $43,131. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,783 to $50,386 with the average total cash compensation of $43,131.

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About Lexington, Kentucky    Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city i....More

Lexington, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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