Criminalist Salary in Topeka, Kansas

Criminalist Salary in Topeka, KS

How much does a Criminalist make in Topeka, KS?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Topeka, KS is $42,899. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $35,591 to $50,115, with most professionals earning between $28,937 and $56,685.

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10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $28,937 Topeka,KS March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $35,591 Topeka,KS March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $42,899 Topeka,KS March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $50,115 Topeka,KS March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $56,685 Topeka,KS March 01, 2025
25% $35,591 10% $28,937 90% $56,685 75% $50,115 $42,899 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 Topeka, KS. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $35,591 to $50,115 with the average base salary of $42,899. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $35,591 to $50,115 with the average total cash compensation of $42,899.

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About Topeka, Kansas    Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kans....More

Topeka, Kansas  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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