Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $104,330 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $50.16
10th percentile $66,870
90th percentile $107,240
Employed locally 130
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,870
    25th
    $81,670
    50th (median)
    $104,330
    75th
    $107,240
    90th
    $107,240

    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 East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,880
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$48,650
    Firefighters$61,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$77,890
    Security Guards$34,260
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$39,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in East-Central Montana is $50.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.55 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in East-Central Montana is 11.5% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $66,870 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,670.