Criminalist Salary in Richmond, Virginia

Criminalist Salary in Richmond, VA

How much does a Criminalist make in Richmond, VA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Richmond, VA is $45,125. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,438 to $52,715, with most professionals earning between $30,439 and $59,626.

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10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $30,439 Richmond,VA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $37,438 Richmond,VA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $45,125 Richmond,VA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $52,715 Richmond,VA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $59,626 Richmond,VA March 01, 2025
25% $37,438 10% $30,439 90% $59,626 75% $52,715 $45,125 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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52715
45125
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Criminalist in Richmond, VA. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $37,438 to $52,715 with the average base salary of $45,125. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,438 to $52,715 with the average total cash compensation of $45,125.

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About Richmond, Virginia    Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical ....More

Richmond, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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