Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $99,090 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $47.64
10th percentile $70,510
90th percentile $162,860
Employed locally 60
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,510
    25th
    $83,780
    50th (median)
    $99,090
    75th
    $117,070
    90th
    $162,860

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 108% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 8% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $122,450
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,530
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $108,360
    Boulder, CO $104,400

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$46,450
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$97,400
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$41,940
    Firefighters$88,270
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$119,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Fort Collins, CO is $47.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Fort Collins, CO is 5.9% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $70,510 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,780.