Criminalist Salary in Phoenix, Arizona

Criminalist Salary in Phoenix, AZ

How much does a Criminalist make in Phoenix, AZ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Phoenix, AZ is $42,869. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $38,737 to $47,766, with most professionals earning between $34,974 and $52,224.

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10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $34,974 Phoenix,AZ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $38,737 Phoenix,AZ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $42,869 Phoenix,AZ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $47,766 Phoenix,AZ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $52,224 Phoenix,AZ April 01, 2025
25% $38,737 10% $34,974 90% $52,224 75% $47,766 $42,869 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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    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 Phoenix, AZ. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $38,737 to $47,766 with the average base salary of $42,869. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,737 to $47,766 with the average total cash compensation of $42,869.

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About Phoenix, Arizona    Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to ....More

Phoenix, Arizona  area prices were up 2.2% from a year ago

Criminalist Salary in popular cities: Tucson, Mesa, Chandler

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