Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $74,920 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.02
10th percentile $62,960
90th percentile $104,330
Employed locally 170
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,960
    25th
    $66,510
    50th (median)
    $74,920
    75th
    $92,110
    90th
    $104,330

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,790
    Security Guards$40,420
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$56,530
    Firefighters$38,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$97,810
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Northwest Minnesota is $36.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Northwest Minnesota is 19.9% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $62,960 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,510.