Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $107,240 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.56
10th percentile $69,650
90th percentile $124,860
Employed locally 330
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,650
    25th
    $85,540
    50th (median)
    $107,240
    75th
    $111,630
    90th
    $124,860

    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 Capital/Northern New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,700
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $64,290
    Security Guards $40,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $88,220
    School Bus Monitors $34,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $89,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Capital/Northern New York is $51.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.03 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Capital/Northern New York is 14.6% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $69,650 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,540.