Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $103,940 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $49.97
10th percentile $73,970
90th percentile $150,800
Employed locally 40
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,970
    25th
    $94,080
    50th (median)
    $103,940
    75th
    $132,870
    90th
    $150,800

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 121% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 21% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $122,450
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,530
    Bellingham, WA $120,080
    Washington $116,450
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $113,590

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $87,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $76,400
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $104,460
    Firefighters $79,210
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $91,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Kennewick, WA is $49.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Kennewick, WA is 11.1% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $73,970 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,080.