Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $97,090 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $46.68
10th percentile $60,950
90th percentile $121,050
Employed locally 100
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,950
    25th
    $61,890
    50th (median)
    $97,090
    75th
    $114,080
    90th
    $121,050

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 143% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 43% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,530
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $107,580
    Roanoke, VA $106,810
    Vallejo, CA $104,220

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$42,890
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$57,650
    Firefighters$45,990
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$49,130
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$33,750
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Lynchburg, VA is $46.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Lynchburg, VA is 3.8% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $60,950 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,890.