How much does a Criminalist make in Rapid City, SD?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Rapid City, SD is $38,621. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $34,898 to $43,032, with most professionals earning between $31,508 and $47,048.

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Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $31,508 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $34,898 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $38,621 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $43,032 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $47,048 Rapid City,SD April 01, 2025
25% $34,898 10% $31,508 90% $47,048 75% $43,032 $38,621 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Rapid City, SD. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $34,898 to $43,032 with the average base salary of $38,621. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $34,898 to $43,032 with the average total cash compensation of $38,621.

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About Rapid City, South Dakota    Rapid City is located at 44°04′34″N 103°13′42″W / 44.076188°N 103.228299°W / 44.076188; -103.228299. The downtown elevation of Rapid City is 3,202 ....More

Rapid City, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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