Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Minnesota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Minnesota
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Minnesota earn a median salary of $78,445 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -16.2% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 1,750 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across Minnesota, with salaries ranging from $70,680 to $84,340 depending on location.
$78,445
Avg median salary in Minnesota
$84,340
Highest paying metro
$70,680
Lowest paying metro
1,750
Employed in Minnesota
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inDetectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN-WI | $84,340 | $72,900 | $106,620 | 1,140 |
| Northeast Minnesota | $82,370 | $64,310 | $104,330 | 50 |
| Southwest Minnesota | $80,720 | $70,590 | $89,710 | 80 |
| Southeast Minnesota | $80,570 | $68,500 | $91,130 | 90 |
| Rochester, MN | $77,460 | $62,540 | $95,680 | 50 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $76,500 | $71,820 | $99,910 | 120 |
| Northwest Minnesota | $74,920 | $66,510 | $92,110 | 170 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $70,680 | $57,320 | $92,980 | 50 |