How much does a Criminalist make in Yakima, WA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Criminalist in Yakima, WA is $46,887. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $38,900 to $54,774, with most professionals earning between $31,628 and $61,955.

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Criminalist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Criminalist Salary $31,628 Yakima,WA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Criminalist Salary $38,900 Yakima,WA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Criminalist Salary $46,887 Yakima,WA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Criminalist Salary $54,774 Yakima,WA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Criminalist Salary $61,955 Yakima,WA March 01, 2025
25% $38,900 10% $31,628 90% $61,955 75% $54,774 $46,887 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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    Criminalist

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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46887

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54774
46887
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Criminalist in Yakima, WA. The base salary for Criminalist ranges from $38,900 to $54,774 with the average base salary of $46,887. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,900 to $54,774 with the average total cash compensation of $46,887.

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About Yakima, Washington    Yakima (/ˈjækɪmɑː/ or /ˈjækɪmə/) is a city in and the county seat of Yakima County, Washington, and the state's eleventh-largest city by population.....More

Yakima, Washington  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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