Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $76,750 -18% vs national
Median hourly $36.90
10th percentile $56,600
90th percentile $129,900
Employed locally 290
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,600
    25th
    $67,180
    50th (median)
    $76,750
    75th
    $100,420
    90th
    $129,900

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 97% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 3% below 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $113,800
    El Paso, TX $107,240
    Erie, PA $105,020
    State College, PA $102,950
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $98,740
    Lancaster, PA $96,920

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$38,380
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$85,320
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$61,530
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$36,820
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$121,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Harrisburg, PA is $36.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Harrisburg, PA is 18% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $56,600 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,180.