Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Indiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Indiana
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Indiana earn a median salary of $70,745 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -24.4% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 1,100 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across Indiana, with salaries ranging from $57,280 to $79,690 depending on location.
$70,745
Avg median salary in Indiana
$79,690
Highest paying metro
$57,280
Lowest paying metro
1,100
Employed in Indiana
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in Indiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville, IN | $79,690 | $79,690 | $79,690 | 70 |
| Lafayette, IN | $78,880 | $64,060 | $78,880 | 40 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $78,550 | $59,200 | $109,680 | 440 |
| Elkhart, IN | $77,570 | $76,750 | $78,640 | 70 |
| South Bend, IN-MI | $76,540 | $74,180 | $76,540 | 80 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $75,700 | $62,770 | $78,590 | 90 |
| Southern Indiana | $65,190 | $54,540 | $84,990 | 70 |
| Michigan City, IN | $64,430 | $55,370 | $65,040 | 40 |
| Central Indiana | $62,270 | $55,350 | $64,650 | 90 |
| Northern Indiana | $62,090 | $57,550 | $73,210 | 80 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $57,280 | $54,130 | $67,000 | 30 |