Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $77,570 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.29
10th percentile $68,300
90th percentile $99,990
Employed locally 70
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,300
    25th
    $76,750
    50th (median)
    $77,570
    75th
    $78,640
    90th
    $99,990

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 118% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 18% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Salinas, CA $129,880
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $126,380
    Bellingham, WA $120,080
    Washington $116,450

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,040
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $74,970
    Firefighters $64,520
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,560
    School Bus Monitors $31,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $91,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Elkhart, IN is $37.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Elkhart, IN is 17.1% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $68,300 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,750.