Criminalist Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

Criminalist Salary in Washington, DC

How much does a Criminalist make in Washington, DC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Washington, DC is $51,618. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $42,825 to $60,300, with most professionals earning between $34,819 and $68,205.

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10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $34,819 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $42,825 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $51,618 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $60,300 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $68,205 Washington,DC March 01, 2025
25% $42,825 10% $34,819 90% $68,205 75% $60,300 $51,618 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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    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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $42,825 to $60,300 with the average base salary of $51,618. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $42,825 to $60,300 with the average total cash compensation of $51,618.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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