How much does a Criminalist make in NM?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in New Mexico is $42,760. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $35,475 to $49,952, with most professionals earning between $28,843 and $56,501.

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 $28,843 NM March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $35,475 NM March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $42,760 NM March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $49,952 NM March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $56,501 NM March 01, 2025
25% $35,475 10% $28,843 90% $56,501 75% $49,952 $42,760 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $40,395 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $43,131 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $41,369 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $43,595 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $43,131 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $43,038 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $40,673 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $43,131 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $41,786 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $43,131 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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