How much does a Criminalist make in Portland, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Portland, OR is $45,473. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,090 to $50,668, with most professionals earning between $37,099 and $55,397.

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Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $37,099 Portland,OR April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $41,090 Portland,OR April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $45,473 Portland,OR April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $50,668 Portland,OR April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $55,397 Portland,OR April 01, 2025
25% $41,090 10% $37,099 90% $55,397 75% $50,668 $45,473 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 Portland, OR. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $41,090 to $50,668 with the average base salary of $45,473. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,090 to $50,668 with the average total cash compensation of $45,473.

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About Portland, Oregon    Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Vall....More

Portland, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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