How much does a Criminalist make in Virginia Beach, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Virginia Beach, VA is $41,359. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,372 to $46,083, with most professionals earning between $33,742 and $50,385.

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Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $33,742 Virginia Beach,VA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $37,372 Virginia Beach,VA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $41,359 Virginia Beach,VA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $46,083 Virginia Beach,VA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $50,385 Virginia Beach,VA April 01, 2025
25% $37,372 10% $33,742 90% $50,385 75% $46,083 $41,359 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    0 - 1 years experience
    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 Virginia Beach, VA. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $37,372 to $46,083 with the average base salary of $41,359. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,372 to $46,083 with the average total cash compensation of $41,359.

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About Virginia Beach, Virginia    Virginia Beach is located at 36°51′02″N 75°58′40″W / 36.8506°N 75.9779°W / 36.8506; -75.9779 (Virginia Beach). According to the United States Cens....More

Virginia Beach, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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