How much does a Criminalist make in Portland, ME?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Portland, ME is $43,685. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $39,474 to $48,675, with most professionals earning between $35,640 and $53,218.

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Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $35,640 Portland,ME April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $39,474 Portland,ME April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $43,685 Portland,ME April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $48,675 Portland,ME April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $53,218 Portland,ME April 01, 2025
25% $39,474 10% $35,640 90% $53,218 75% $48,675 $43,685 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    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 Portland, ME. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $39,474 to $48,675 with the average base salary of $43,685. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,474 to $48,675 with the average total cash compensation of $43,685.

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About Portland, Maine    Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a m....More

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