Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $93,540 +-0% vs national
Median hourly $44.97
10th percentile $89,940
90th percentile $163,720
Employed locally 30
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,940
    25th
    $93,540
    50th (median)
    $93,540
    75th
    $133,560
    90th
    $163,720

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 135% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 35% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $125,630
    Anchorage, AK $124,400
    California $122,140
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,530
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $113,800
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $113,590

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,680
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $90,540
    Firefighters $75,130
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $47,140
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,540
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $80,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Eugene, OR is $44.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Eugene, OR is 0% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $89,940 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,540.