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$48,683
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Criminalist I is $48,683 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $45,872 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,810 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Criminalist I Salaries
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For a Criminalist I in United States
The top paying industry for a Criminalist I in United States is Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $55,739.
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Government & Public Administration
The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Criminalist I is New York Police Department.
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Criminalist I pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Criminalist I is $45,872 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Criminalist I salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 13 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Criminalist I employees.
The highest salary for a Criminalist I in United States is $66,709 per year.
The lowest salary for a Criminalist I in United States is $31,544 per year.
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