Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $102,320 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.19
10th percentile $70,030
90th percentile $122,720
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,030
    25th
    $88,390
    50th (median)
    $102,320
    75th
    $107,600
    90th
    $122,720

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $44,430
    Security Guards $48,140
    Firefighters $62,520
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $82,790
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $66,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $121,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Northwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Northwest Colorado is $49.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.41 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Northwest Colorado is 9.3% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $70,030 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,390.