Criminalist Salary in San Jose, California

Criminalist Salary in San Jose, CA

How much does a Criminalist make in San Jose, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in San Jose, CA is $54,739. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $49,462 to $60,992, with most professionals earning between $44,658 and $66,684.

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10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $44,658 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $49,462 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $54,739 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $60,992 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $66,684 San Jose,CA April 01, 2025
25% $49,462 10% $44,658 90% $66,684 75% $60,992 $54,739 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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60992
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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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $49,462 to $60,992 with the average base salary of $54,739. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,462 to $60,992 with the average total cash compensation of $54,739.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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