Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Northern Vermont

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

Median annual salary $102,460 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $49.26
10th percentile $73,610
90th percentile $113,030
Employed locally 90
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,610
    25th
    $80,850
    50th (median)
    $102,460
    75th
    $107,240
    90th
    $113,030

    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 Vermont

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,720
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $57,600
    Security Guards $42,100
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,180
    Firefighters $44,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Northern Vermont is $49.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Northern Vermont is 9.5% above 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 Vermont?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $73,610 per year in Northern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,850.