Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $99,580 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.87
10th percentile $81,600
90th percentile $129,150
Employed locally 30
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,600
    25th
    $83,430
    50th (median)
    $99,580
    75th
    $114,310
    90th
    $129,150

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 105% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 5% 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
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $129,370
    Maryland $125,630
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $122,450
    Massachusetts $111,460
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $111,460

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $81,340
    Firefighters $75,520
    Security Guards $45,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $126,210
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $73,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $90,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Barnstable Town, MA is $47.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 6.4% 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $81,600 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,430.