Criminalist Salary in Trenton, New Jersey

Criminalist Salary in Trenton, NJ

How much does a Criminalist make in Trenton, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Trenton, NJ is $50,029. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $41,503 to $58,438, with most professionals earning between $33,740 and $66,094.

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10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $33,740 Trenton,NJ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $41,503 Trenton,NJ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $50,029 Trenton,NJ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $58,438 Trenton,NJ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $66,094 Trenton,NJ April 01, 2025
25% $41,503 10% $33,740 90% $66,094 75% $58,438 $50,029 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Police Records Clerk

    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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Criminalist in Trenton, NJ. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $41,503 to $58,438 with the average base salary of $50,029. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $41,503 to $58,438 with the average total cash compensation of $50,029.

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About Trenton, New Jersey    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 8.155 square miles (21.122 km2), including 7.648 square miles (19.809 km2) ....More

Trenton, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

Criminalist Salary in popular cities: Newark, Jersey City, Paterson

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