Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Northeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $82,370 -12% vs national
Median hourly $39.60
10th percentile $56,750
90th percentile $107,240
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,750
    25th
    $64,310
    50th (median)
    $82,370
    75th
    $104,330
    90th
    $107,240

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters$38,480
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$67,220
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$73,600
    Security Guards$39,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$78,680
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Northeast Minnesota is $39.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Northeast Minnesota is 12% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $56,750 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,310.