Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Northern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $83,760 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.27
10th percentile $66,870
90th percentile $107,830
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,870
    25th
    $80,140
    50th (median)
    $83,760
    75th
    $96,740
    90th
    $107,830

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,750
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $55,270
    Security Guards $37,510
    Firefighters $50,500
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $38,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $75,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Northern Michigan is $40.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Northern Michigan is 10.5% 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 Michigan?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $66,870 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,140.