Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $96,700 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $46.49
10th percentile $81,310
90th percentile $182,230
Employed locally 150
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,310
    25th
    $93,670
    50th (median)
    $96,700
    75th
    $116,220
    90th
    $182,230

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 112% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 12% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $106,110
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $97,530
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $95,650
    Grand Junction, CO $95,490
    Connecticut $95,420
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $95,420

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$40,790
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$81,910
    Firefighters$78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$105,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$94,020
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$42,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in New Haven, CT is $46.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in New Haven, CT is 3.3% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $81,310 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,670.