Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Eastern Washington

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

Median annual salary $99,160 +6% vs national
Median hourly $47.67
10th percentile $83,980
90th percentile $107,580
Employed locally 80
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,980
    25th
    $89,860
    50th (median)
    $99,160
    75th
    $104,670
    90th
    $107,580

    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 Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $82,750
    Firefighters $68,790
    Security Guards $39,070
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $63,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $105,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $95,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Eastern Washington is $47.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Eastern Washington is 6% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $83,980 per year in Eastern Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,860.