How much does a Criminalist make in SD?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in South Dakota is $41,693. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $34,591 to $48,706, with most professionals earning between $28,124 and $55,091.

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 $28,124 SD March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $34,591 SD March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $41,693 SD March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $48,706 SD March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $55,091 SD March 01, 2025
25% $34,591 10% $28,124 90% $55,091 75% $48,706 $41,693 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Deadwood, SD Avg. Salary $40,580 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Pierre, SD Avg. Salary $39,050 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Watertown, SD Avg. Salary $41,415 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Aberdeen, SD Avg. Salary $38,354 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Agar, SD Avg. Salary $38,354 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Akaska, SD Avg. Salary $38,354 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alcester, SD Avg. Salary $41,137 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alexandria, SD Avg. Salary $41,415 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Allen, SD Avg. Salary $40,580 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Alpena, SD Avg. Salary $39,885 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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