How much does a Criminalist make in Madison, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Madison, WI is $42,757. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $38,635 to $47,640, with most professionals earning between $34,882 and $52,087.

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 $34,882 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $38,635 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $42,757 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $47,640 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $52,087 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
25% $38,635 10% $34,882 90% $52,087 75% $47,640 $42,757 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 Madison, WI. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $38,635 to $47,640 with the average base salary of $42,757. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,635 to $47,640 with the average total cash compensation of $42,757.

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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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