Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Montana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Montana
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Montana earn a median salary of $96,202 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.8% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 440 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across Montana, with salaries ranging from $73,950 to $126,800 depending on location.
$96,202
Avg median salary in Montana
$126,800
Highest paying metro
$73,950
Lowest paying metro
440
Employed in Montana
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators
inDetectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in Montana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls, MT | $126,800 | $75,070 | $146,490 | 30 |
| East-Central Montana | $104,330 | $81,670 | $107,240 | 130 |
| Missoula, MT | $98,470 | $77,700 | $146,490 | 40 |
| West Montana | $97,600 | $73,320 | $107,240 | 100 |
| Billings, MT | $76,060 | $71,320 | $115,940 | 70 |
| Helena, MT | $73,950 | $58,670 | $109,300 | 70 |