Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,270 -33.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.94
10th percentile $48,530
90th percentile $87,400
Employed locally 90
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,530
    25th
    $55,350
    50th (median)
    $62,270
    75th
    $64,650
    90th
    $87,400

    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 Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$59,060
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$44,180
    Security Guards$37,970
    Firefighters$56,920
    School Bus Monitors$30,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$51,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Central Indiana is $29.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Central Indiana is 33.5% 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 Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $48,530 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,350.