Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,090 -33.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.85
10th percentile $51,020
90th percentile $79,080
Employed locally 80
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,020
    25th
    $57,550
    50th (median)
    $62,090
    75th
    $73,210
    90th
    $79,080

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,800
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,180
    Firefighters $59,410
    Security Guards $35,230
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,680
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Northern Indiana is $29.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.18 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Northern Indiana is 33.7% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $51,020 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,550.