Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Northwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $91,600 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $44.04
10th percentile $58,300
90th percentile $117,730
Employed locally 70
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,300
    25th
    $65,030
    50th (median)
    $91,600
    75th
    $114,340
    90th
    $117,730

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$55,920
    Security Guards$56,380
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$48,840
    Firefighters$46,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$83,390
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Northwest Virginia is $44.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Northwest Virginia is 2.1% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $58,300 per year in Northwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,030.