Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Eastern Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,350 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.28
10th percentile $71,620
90th percentile $107,450
Employed locally 30
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,620
    25th
    $89,910
    50th (median)
    $98,350
    75th
    $107,400
    90th
    $107,450

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$83,690
    Firefighters$47,200
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$78,500
    Security Guards$39,590
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$48,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$112,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Eastern Oregon is $47.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Eastern Oregon is 5.1% 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $71,620 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,910.