How much does a Criminalist make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in New York, NY is $50,295. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,447 to $56,040, with most professionals earning between $41,032 and $61,270.

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 $41,032 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $45,447 New York,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $50,295 New York,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $56,040 New York,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $61,270 New York,NY April 01, 2025
25% $45,447 10% $41,032 90% $61,270 75% $56,040 $50,295 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 New York, NY. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $45,447 to $56,040 with the average base salary of $50,295. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,447 to $56,040 with the average total cash compensation of $50,295.

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