Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $77,650 -17% vs national
Median hourly $37.33
10th percentile $65,940
90th percentile $160,760
Employed locally 30
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,940
    25th
    $66,080
    50th (median)
    $77,650
    75th
    $92,800
    90th
    $160,760

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$62,380
    Security Guards$37,560
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$63,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$93,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$74,240
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$31,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Maryland is $37.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Maryland is 17% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $65,940 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,080.