How much does a Criminalist make in Syracuse, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Syracuse, NY is $43,295. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $39,121 to $48,240, with most professionals earning between $35,321 and $52,743.

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Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $35,321 Syracuse,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $39,121 Syracuse,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $43,295 Syracuse,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $48,240 Syracuse,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $52,743 Syracuse,NY April 01, 2025
25% $39,121 10% $35,321 90% $52,743 75% $48,240 $43,295 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Criminalist in Syracuse, NY. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $39,121 to $48,240 with the average base salary of $43,295. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,121 to $48,240 with the average total cash compensation of $43,295.

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About Syracuse, New York    Syracuse is located at 43°2′49″N 76°8′40″W / 43.04694°N 76.14444°W / 43.04694; -76.14444 (43.046899, -76.144423). It is located about 87 miles (140....More

Syracuse, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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