How much does a Criminalist make in Memphis, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Memphis, TN is $40,652. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,733 to $45,295, with most professionals earning between $33,165 and $49,523.

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 $33,165 Memphis,TN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $36,733 Memphis,TN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $40,652 Memphis,TN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $45,295 Memphis,TN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $49,523 Memphis,TN April 01, 2025
25% $36,733 10% $33,165 90% $49,523 75% $45,295 $40,652 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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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 Memphis, TN. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $36,733 to $45,295 with the average base salary of $40,652. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,733 to $45,295 with the average total cash compensation of $40,652.

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About Memphis, Tennessee    Memphis is a city located along the Mississippi River in southwestern Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. The 2017 city population was 652,236, m....More

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