Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $106,270 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.09
10th percentile $60,880
90th percentile $153,570
Employed locally 110
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,880
    25th
    $88,550
    50th (median)
    $106,270
    75th
    $110,700
    90th
    $153,570

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 117% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 17% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,800
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,070
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $45,480
    Firefighters $45,310
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,230
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Burlington, VT is $51.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Burlington, VT is 13.6% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $60,880 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,550.