Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Michigan

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Michigan

Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Michigan earn a median salary of $86,119 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -8% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 2,040 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $64,430 to $105,930 depending on location.

$86,119 Avg median salary in Michigan
$105,930 Highest paying metro
$64,430 Lowest paying metro
2,040 Employed in Michigan

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      Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in Michigan

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Ann Arbor, MI $105,930 $87,320 $156,790 50
      Detroit, MI $98,340 $84,000 $130,000 1,100
      Flint, MI $96,740 $80,140 $148,240 90
      Grand Rapids, MI $96,740 $87,570 $146,490 120
      Upper Peninsula of Michigan $96,740 $76,940 $107,240 120
      Kalamazoo, MI $85,800 $81,910 $87,110 40
      Lansing, MI $84,660 $83,130 $92,560 180
      Northern Michigan $83,760 $80,140 $96,740 50
      Battle Creek, MI $81,490 $80,140 $83,530 30
      Southern Michigan $80,410 $79,230 $92,560 60
      Saginaw, MI $80,140 $72,780 $96,740 40
      Mid Michigan $77,440 $62,490 $83,290 70
      Traverse City, MI $73,050 $71,520 $87,860 50
      Michigan City, IN $64,430 $55,370 $65,040 40

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