Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $84,340 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.55
10th percentile $60,380
90th percentile $145,370
Employed locally 1,140
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,380
    25th
    $72,900
    50th (median)
    $84,340
    75th
    $106,620
    90th
    $145,370

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 86% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 14% 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $105,790
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $86,240
    Fargo, ND-MN $86,160
    Rochester, MN $77,460
    Duluth, MN-WI $76,500
    St. Cloud, MN $70,680

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $46,080
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $95,920
    Firefighters $43,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $108,040
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,830
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $75,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $40.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 9.9% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $60,380 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,900.