Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $89,540 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $43.05
10th percentile $60,340
90th percentile $155,110
Employed locally 230
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,340
    25th
    $71,280
    50th (median)
    $89,540
    75th
    $102,000
    90th
    $155,110

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 108% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 8% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $126,380
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $111,460
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $97,530
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $96,740
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $88,780
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $80,290

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$37,130
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$53,250
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$71,680
    Firefighters$54,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$95,880
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Boise City, ID is $43.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Boise City, ID is 4.3% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $60,340 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,280.