Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $98,470 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.34
10th percentile $60,900
90th percentile $159,410
Employed locally 40
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,900
    25th
    $77,700
    50th (median)
    $98,470
    75th
    $146,490
    90th
    $159,410

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 139% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 39% above 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
    Great Falls, MT $126,800
    Binghamton, NY $83,270
    Billings, MT $76,060
    Helena, MT $73,950
    Sumter, SC $53,480

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,800
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,760
    Firefighters $77,390
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $78,850
    Transportation Security Screeners $50,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $114,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Missoula, MT is $47.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Missoula, MT is 5.2% above 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $60,900 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,700.