Criminalist
Authorized salary ranges
| Range | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| A | $4,587 to $6,100 | $55,044 to $73,200 |
| B | $6,001 to $8,411 | $72,012 to $100,932 |
| C | $7,229 to $10,138 | $86,748 to $121,656 |
Representation
California Statewide Law Enforcement Association represents Bargaining Unit R07, Protective Services and Public Safety.
Where these jobs are
96 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Justice, Department of (Attorney General) | 96 |
Against the market
The BLS median wage for Forensic Science Technicians across all California employers was $102,100 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $55,044 to $121,656 a year.
Footnotes
- Footnote 01 Used in Pay Letters to designate 12-month probationary period. In the Alphabetic and Schematic Pay Scales Listings, a column is provided for designating the months of the probationary period. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 20 Used in the Pay Letters to designate that the SISA applies only to Alternate Range "A." In the Pay Scales, the SISA is designated for each applicable range. (Reinstituted 12/78)
- Footnote 21 Class designated as an exception to State Personnel Board Rule 431.
- Footnote R1 Range 1 designation — refer to applicable classification specification.