Role across Los Angeles County

Criminalist

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

15 people hold the Criminalist role across 2 departments in Los Angeles County, with a median total compensation of $114,859. Among 9 jurisdictions where this role is reported, Los Angeles County ranks #4 by median pay.

Employees: 15
Median pay: $114,859
Departments: 2
Cross-jurisdiction: #4 of 9

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Criminalist pay in other jurisdictions

Where Criminalists are paid most

City and County of San Francisco

$217,641 · 31

$174,048 · 127

$124,211 · 36

$89,392 · 541

$81,754 · 103

$70,094 · 83

$60,260 · 45

$50,666 · 109

Median total compensation for comparable Criminalist roles in other jurisdictions (highest first). Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not by identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for this role.

Within Los Angeles County

Departments with this role

Largest Los Angeles County departments for this role

Sheriff

13 · $106,258

Medical Examiner

2 · $118,232

Departments in Los Angeles Countyemploying the most people in this role. Each bar links to that department’s page for the role.