How much does a Criminalist make in Santa Fe, NM?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Santa Fe, NM is $41,012. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,058 to $45,697, with most professionals earning between $33,459 and $49,962.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $33,459 Santa Fe,NM April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $37,058 Santa Fe,NM April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $41,012 Santa Fe,NM April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $45,697 Santa Fe,NM April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $49,962 Santa Fe,NM April 01, 2025
25% $37,058 10% $33,459 90% $49,962 75% $45,697 $41,012 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    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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45697
41012

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45697
41012
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Criminalist in Santa Fe, NM. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $37,058 to $45,697 with the average base salary of $41,012. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,058 to $45,697 with the average total cash compensation of $41,012.

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About Santa Fe, New Mexico    Santa Fe (/ˌsæntəˈfeɪ/ or /ˈsæntəˌfeɪ/; Tewa: Oghá P'o'oge, Navajo: Yootó) is the capital of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is the fourth-largest ci....More

Santa Fe, New Mexico  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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