Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $95,650 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.99
10th percentile $73,230
90th percentile $112,870
Employed locally 340
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,230
    25th
    $83,690
    50th (median)
    $95,650
    75th
    $108,210
    90th
    $112,870

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 103% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 3% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $106,110
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $97,530
    New Haven, CT $96,700
    Grand Junction, CO $95,490
    Connecticut $95,420
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $95,420

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,780
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $82,860
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $61,370
    Firefighters $75,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $113,970
    School Bus Monitors $36,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Hartford, CT is $45.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Hartford, CT is 2.2% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $73,230 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,690.