Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $93,020 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $44.72
10th percentile $45,240
90th percentile $99,010
Employed locally 30
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,240
    25th
    $70,450
    50th (median)
    $93,020
    75th
    $99,010
    90th
    $99,010

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 135% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 35% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $143,250
    Kansas City, MO-KS $91,620
    Jacksonville, NC $90,690
    Wichita, KS $87,410
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $86,240
    Jacksonville, FL $75,630

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,090
    Security Guards $34,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,480
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,190
    Firefighters $43,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $90,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Lawrence, KS is $44.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Lawrence, KS is 0.6% below 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $45,240 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,450.