How much does a Criminalist make in Reno, NV?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Reno, NV is $46,609. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $38,669 to $54,449, with most professionals earning between $31,440 and $61,587.

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Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $31,440 Reno,NV March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $38,669 Reno,NV March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $46,609 Reno,NV March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $54,449 Reno,NV March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $61,587 Reno,NV March 01, 2025
25% $38,669 10% $31,440 90% $61,587 75% $54,449 $46,609 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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About Reno, Nevada    Reno (/ˈriːnoʊ/ REE-noh) is a city in the U.S. state of Nevada, located in the northwestern part of the state, approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Lak....More

Reno, Nevada  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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