Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $105,930 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $50.93
10th percentile $79,770
90th percentile $175,800
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,770
    25th
    $87,320
    50th (median)
    $105,930
    75th
    $156,790
    90th
    $175,800

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 122% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 22% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $113,800
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $104,330
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $98,970
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $98,740
    Missoula, MT $98,470
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $98,340

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $47,680
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,740
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $65,250
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $42,390
    Firefighters $53,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Ann Arbor, MI is $50.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 13.2% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $79,770 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,320.