Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Cheyenne, WY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cheyenne, WY

Median annual salary $90,330 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.43
10th percentile $63,200
90th percentile $155,110
Employed locally 60
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,200
    25th
    $77,200
    50th (median)
    $90,330
    75th
    $142,170
    90th
    $155,110

    Cheyenne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,884 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 116% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 16% 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
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $96,740
    Wyoming $80,250
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $75,420

    Related occupations in Cheyenne, WY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,540
    Firefighters $65,150
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $23,350
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $74,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Cheyenne, WY is $43.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Cheyenne, WY is 3.5% 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 Cheyenne?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $63,200 per year in Cheyenne, WY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,200.