Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $96,830 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $46.55
10th percentile $80,650
90th percentile $180,090
Employed locally 170
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,650
    25th
    $88,630
    50th (median)
    $96,830
    75th
    $114,610
    90th
    $180,090

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 96% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 4% below 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $111,460

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,820
    Firefighters $60,770
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $105,660
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $37,550
    Transportation Security Screeners $72,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Manchester, NH is $46.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $90.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Manchester, NH is 3.5% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $80,650 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,630.