Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $106,230 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $51.07
10th percentile $60,830
90th percentile $109,160
Employed locally 760
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,830
    25th
    $84,830
    50th (median)
    $106,230
    75th
    $109,160
    90th
    $109,160

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,480
    Security Guards $38,480
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,900
    Firefighters $46,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,740
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Arizona is $51.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Arizona is 13.5% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $60,830 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,830.