Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Northeast Virginia

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

Median annual salary $85,360 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $41.04
10th percentile $61,290
90th percentile $128,940
Employed locally 100
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,290
    25th
    $63,860
    50th (median)
    $85,360
    75th
    $114,500
    90th
    $128,940

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,960
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $46,750
    Security Guards $36,570
    Firefighters $49,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $82,280
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $43,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Northeast Virginia is $41.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Northeast Virginia is 8.8% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $61,290 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,860.