How much does a Criminalist make in Lincoln, NE?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Lincoln, NE is $40,495. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,592 to $45,121, with most professionals earning between $33,038 and $49,332.

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Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $33,038 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $36,592 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $40,495 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $45,121 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $49,332 Lincoln,NE April 01, 2025
25% $36,592 10% $33,038 90% $49,332 75% $45,121 $40,495 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 Lincoln, NE. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $36,592 to $45,121 with the average base salary of $40,495. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,592 to $45,121 with the average total cash compensation of $40,495.

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About Lincoln, Nebraska    Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. The city covers 94.267 square miles (244.150 km2) with a....More

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