Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $106,110 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $51.01
10th percentile $63,100
90th percentile $124,860
Employed locally 880
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,100
    25th
    $78,200
    50th (median)
    $106,110
    75th
    $112,700
    90th
    $124,860

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 123% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $155,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    Salinas, CA $129,880

    Nearby metros — Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $111,860
    Rochester, NY $107,810
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $106,540
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $104,330
    Utica-Rome, NY $96,480

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $43,040
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,380
    School Bus Monitors $34,750
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $61,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $118,150
    Firefighters $73,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Albany, NY is $51.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.03 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Albany, NY is 13.4% above the national median of $93,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Albany?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $63,100 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,200.