Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Kiryas Joel, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY

Median annual salary $111,860 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $53.78
10th percentile $72,740
90th percentile $135,160
Employed locally 270
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,740
    25th
    $106,370
    50th (median)
    $111,860
    75th
    $125,100
    90th
    $135,160

    Kiryas Joel economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,912 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 115% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 15% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Rochester, NY $107,810
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $106,540
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $106,110
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $104,330
    Utica-Rome, NY $96,480

    Related occupations in Kiryas Joel, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$38,490
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$72,410
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$88,970
    School Bus Monitors$37,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$122,210
    Firefighters$76,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Kiryas Joel, NY is $53.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Kiryas Joel, NY is 19.5% 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 Kiryas Joel?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $72,740 per year in Kiryas Joel, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,370.