Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $80,830 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.86
10th percentile $65,090
90th percentile $141,290
Employed locally 240
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,090
    25th
    $68,600
    50th (median)
    $80,830
    75th
    $109,910
    90th
    $141,290

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 93% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 7% below 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $125,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $122,450
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,530
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $108,360
    Boulder, CO $104,400

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,680
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $92,660
    Firefighters $62,420
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $37,150
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $32,820
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $57,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Colorado Springs, CO is $38.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 13.6% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $65,090 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,600.