Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Iowa
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Iowa earn a median salary of $79,770 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.8% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 300 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $78,620 to $81,050 depending on location.
$79,770
Avg median salary in Iowa
$81,050
Highest paying metro
$78,620
Lowest paying metro
300
Employed in Iowa
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators
inDetectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA-IL | $81,050 | $66,310 | $101,550 | 60 |
| Des Moines, IA | $79,640 | $66,380 | $89,560 | 210 |
| Southeast Iowa | $78,620 | $70,640 | $90,960 | 30 |