What is the salary of a Crime Scene Investigator? In the United States, a Crime Scene Investigator earns an average salary of $65,641. The salary range for a Crime Scene Investigator is usually between $50,555 and $82,056 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $101,689. The highest Crime Scene Investigator salary in the United States was $168,729. The average hourly pay for a Crime Scene Investigator is $31.56.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Crime Scene Investigator salary are Washington, with an average salary of $129,456, followed by California, with an average salary of $116,474, and Virginia, with an average salary of $99,949. Employers paying the highest salary for a Crime Scene Investigator job are Simi Valley (CA), Huntington Beach (CA) and El Segundo (CA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Simi Valley, CA | $152,366 |
| Huntington Beach, CA | $140,028 |
| El Segundo, CA | $138,074 |
| City of Bellingham, WA | $129,455 |
| Costa Mesa, CA | $122,340 |
| Newport Beach, CA | $103,625 |
| Pomona, CA | $100,971 |
| City of Coconut Creek, FL | $92,089 |
| City of Aurora, CO | $90,309 |
| West Sacramento, CA | $89,337 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Crime Analyst | $63,904 |
| Crime Scene Technician | $55,536 |
| Crime Prevention Specialist | $94,057 |
| Crime Prevention Coordinator | $73,855 |
| Crime Victim Advocate | $45,669 |
| Crime Analyst Supervisor | $123,312 |
| Crime Scene Specialist | $58,978 |
| Crime Prevention Officer | $74,168 |
| Crime Data Analyst | $85,125 |
| Crime Scene Supervisor | $87,495 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Crime Scene Investigator and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $43,746 | 1 |
| California | $116,474 | 29 |
| Colorado | $83,300 | 21 |
| Florida | $63,519 | 68 |
| Georgia | $45,656 | 6 |
| Iowa | $66,637 | 6 |
| Indiana | $61,334 | 4 |
| Kansas | $63,892 | 13 |
| Maryland | $59,177 | 4 |
| Mississippi | $38,604 | 1 |
| Nebraska | $76,427 | 10 |
| New Mexico | $57,596 | 1 |
| Ohio | $41,600 | 1 |
| Oklahoma | $72,417 | 16 |
| Oregon | $73,880 | 2 |
| South Carolina | $63,931 | 7 |
| Tennessee | $54,420 | 21 |
| Texas | $75,612 | 57 |
| Utah | $38,886 | 2 |
| Virginia | $99,949 | 4 |
| Washington | $129,456 | 6 |
| Wisconsin | $47,600 | 11 |