Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $95,590 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.96
10th percentile $61,640
90th percentile $153,900
Employed locally 440
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,640
    25th
    $78,270
    50th (median)
    $95,590
    75th
    $124,930
    90th
    $153,900

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 129% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 29% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $108,360
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $107,060
    Reno, NV $98,890
    Jacksonville, NC $90,690
    Jacksonville, FL $75,630
    Greenville, NC $68,400

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,340
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $78,670
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $76,800
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $56,140
    Firefighters $60,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Las Vegas, NV is $45.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Las Vegas, NV is 2.1% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $61,640 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,270.