Criminalist Salary in Los Angeles, California

Criminalist Salary in Los Angeles, CA

How much does a Criminalist make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Los Angeles, CA is $48,073. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $43,439 to $53,564, with most professionals earning between $39,220 and $58,563.

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10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $39,220 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $43,439 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $48,073 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $53,564 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $58,563 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25% $43,439 10% $39,220 90% $58,563 75% $53,564 $48,073 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Criminalist in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $43,439 to $53,564 with the average base salary of $48,073. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $43,439 to $53,564 with the average total cash compensation of $48,073.

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