Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,450 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.71
10th percentile $42,670
90th percentile $114,730
Employed locally 70
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,670
    25th
    $57,470
    50th (median)
    $78,450
    75th
    $97,320
    90th
    $114,730

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$63,540
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34,630
    Security Guards$36,090
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$84,510
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$38,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$93,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $37.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania is 16.2% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $42,670 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,470.