How much does a Criminalist make in Norfolk, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Norfolk, VA is $40,708. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,784 to $45,358, with most professionals earning between $33,211 and $49,592.

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 $33,211 Norfolk,VA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $36,784 Norfolk,VA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $40,708 Norfolk,VA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $45,358 Norfolk,VA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $49,592 Norfolk,VA April 01, 2025
25% $36,784 10% $33,211 90% $49,592 75% $45,358 $40,708 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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40708

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45358
40708
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Criminalist in Norfolk, VA. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $36,784 to $45,358 with the average base salary of $40,708. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,784 to $45,358 with the average total cash compensation of $40,708.

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About Norfolk, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 4....More

Norfolk, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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