How much does a Criminalist make in TX?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Texas is $45,403. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,669 to $53,041, with most professionals earning between $30,627 and $59,994.

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 $30,627 TX March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $37,669 TX March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $45,403 TX March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $53,041 TX March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $59,994 TX March 01, 2025
25% $37,669 10% $30,627 90% $59,994 75% $53,041 $45,403 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $41,183 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $41,229 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $41,461 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $44,383 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $41,044 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $45,774 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $43,734 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $41,786 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $41,044 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $43,177 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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