Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $66,370 -29.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.91
10th percentile $52,710
90th percentile $114,110
Employed locally 70
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,710
    25th
    $59,950
    50th (median)
    $66,370
    75th
    $88,630
    90th
    $114,110

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 103% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 3% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,530
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $107,580
    Roanoke, VA $106,810
    Vallejo, CA $104,220

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$57,140
    Security Guards$37,140
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$50,670
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$31,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$79,540
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$30,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Blacksburg, VA is $31.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Blacksburg, VA is 29.1% below 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $52,710 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,950.