Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Arizona
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Arizona
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Arizona earn a median salary of $94,671 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.2% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 5,190 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across Arizona, with salaries ranging from $74,800 to $106,230 depending on location.
$94,671
Avg median salary in Arizona
$106,230
Highest paying metro
$74,800
Lowest paying metro
5,190
Employed in Arizona
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inDetectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in Arizona
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $106,230 | $84,830 | $109,160 | 760 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $106,230 | $92,310 | $109,160 | 710 |
| Tucson, AZ | $106,230 | $82,230 | $109,160 | 1,580 |
| Yuma, AZ | $95,640 | $72,550 | $107,240 | 740 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $94,970 | $66,600 | $113,530 | 1,240 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $78,600 | $61,310 | $96,520 | 120 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $74,800 | $58,880 | $79,540 | 40 |