Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $124,400 +32.9% vs national
Median hourly $59.81
10th percentile $73,410
90th percentile $184,950
Employed locally 90
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,410
    25th
    $93,550
    50th (median)
    $124,400
    75th
    $175,220
    90th
    $184,950

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 130% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 30% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,300
    Yakima, WA $108,890
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $100,030
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $91,960
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $89,220

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$48,260
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$110,180
    Firefighters$63,360
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$68,850
    Transportation Security Screeners$67,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$96,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Anchorage, AK is $59.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Anchorage, AK is 32.9% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $73,410 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,550.