Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,130 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.60
10th percentile $55,960
90th percentile $99,130
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,960
    25th
    $66,060
    50th (median)
    $76,130
    75th
    $87,500
    90th
    $99,130

    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 Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$56,680
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$59,450
    Security Guards$37,690
    Firefighters$58,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$70,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$81,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $36.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 18.6% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $55,960 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,060.