Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $64,430 -31.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.98
10th percentile $46,240
90th percentile $72,210
Employed locally 40
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,240
    25th
    $55,370
    50th (median)
    $64,430
    75th
    $65,040
    90th
    $72,210

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 91% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 9% 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
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Salinas, CA $129,880
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $126,380
    Bellingham, WA $120,080
    Washington $116,450

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $64,740
    Firefighters $58,660
    Security Guards $33,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,300
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,960
    School Bus Monitors $28,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Michigan City, IN is $30.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Michigan City, IN is 31.1% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $46,240 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,370.