Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Colorado
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Colorado earn a median salary of $93,332 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.3% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 2,020 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $76,130 to $108,360 depending on location.
$93,332
Avg median salary in Colorado
$108,360
Highest paying metro
$76,130
Lowest paying metro
2,020
Employed in Colorado
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $108,360 | $99,660 | $116,490 | 1,290 |
| Boulder, CO | $104,400 | $80,730 | $118,250 | 50 |
| Northwest Colorado | $102,320 | $88,390 | $107,600 | 50 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $99,090 | $83,780 | $117,070 | 60 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $95,490 | $80,830 | $108,700 | 70 |
| Greeley, CO | $94,270 | $87,090 | $108,250 | 60 |
| Pueblo, CO | $92,420 | $70,620 | $102,910 | 50 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $80,830 | $68,600 | $109,910 | 240 |
| Southwest Colorado | $80,010 | $70,520 | $97,100 | 100 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $76,130 | $66,060 | $87,500 | 50 |