How much does a Criminalist make in Tacoma, WA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Tacoma, WA is $49,856. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,362 to $58,242, with most professionals earning between $33,630 and $65,877.

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 $33,630 Tacoma,WA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $41,362 Tacoma,WA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $49,856 Tacoma,WA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $58,242 Tacoma,WA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $65,877 Tacoma,WA March 01, 2025
25% $41,362 10% $33,630 90% $65,877 75% $58,242 $49,856 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Criminalist in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $41,362 to $58,242 with the average base salary of $49,856. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,362 to $58,242 with the average total cash compensation of $49,856.

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About Tacoma, Washington    Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washingto....More

Tacoma, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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