Criminologist Average Salary
A criminologist studies the behavior and actions of criminals, often trying to understand motivation. Criminologists take aspects from psychology and sociology to help land them a job in criminology. Criminologists are considered to be sociologists.
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Entry Level
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Criminologists with one to four years of experience will earn $30,521 to $54,045 a year.
Wages
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The top 10 percent of criminologists earn $122,130 a year. On the lower end, the bottom 10 percent earn about $40,720 annually. The median salary for criminologists is $68,570 a year.
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Industries
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The top paying industry is Federal Executive Branch (OES designation), with criminologists earning on average $100,680 yearly. Other top paying industries include social advocacy organizations, scientific research and development services, universities and local governments. Criminologists earn $60,720 and $90,170 a year in these job settings.
States
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The top paying state for criminologists is New Jersey at $105,750 a year. Other top paying states include District of Columbia, Virgina, Illinois and New York. Criminologists in these states earn a yearly average of $75,640 to $90,380.
Metropolitan Area
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Oakland-Fremont-Hayward Metropolitan Division in California is the top paying metropolitan area for criminologists as they average $102,390 a year.
Career Outlook
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According to Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs for sociologists, which include criminologists, should rise 10 percent, resulting in 4,100 new jobs by 2016.
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References
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Comments
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Looks good to me. Do you need an advanced degree?
