Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Maryland
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Maryland
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Maryland earn a median salary of $120,183 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, +28.4% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 560 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across Maryland, with salaries ranging from $77,650 to $157,270 depending on location.
$120,183
Avg median salary in Maryland
$157,270
Highest paying metro
$77,650
Lowest paying metro
560
Employed in Maryland
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in Maryland
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown, MD-WV | $157,270 | $93,790 | $172,020 | 40 |
| Baltimore, MD | $125,630 | $99,200 | $167,110 | 490 |
| Maryland | $77,650 | $66,080 | $92,800 | 30 |