How much does a Criminalist make in NJ?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in New Jersey is $50,830. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,170 to $59,379, with most professionals earning between $34,287 and $67,164.

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 $34,287 NJ March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $42,170 NJ March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $50,830 NJ March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $59,379 NJ March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $67,164 NJ March 01, 2025
25% $42,170 10% $34,287 90% $67,164 75% $59,379 $50,830 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $52,406 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $53,334 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $53,380 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $52,360 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $54,169 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $52,406 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $51,618 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $52,035 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $53,380 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $52,406 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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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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