Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Northwestern Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $75,810 -19% vs national
Median hourly $36.45
10th percentile $46,590
90th percentile $107,240
Employed locally 80
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,590
    25th
    $60,530
    50th (median)
    $75,810
    75th
    $104,330
    90th
    $107,240

    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 Northwestern Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters$41,630
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$57,920
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$47,840
    Security Guards$37,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$69,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$69,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Northwestern Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Northwestern Idaho is $36.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.55 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Idaho above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Northwestern Idaho is 19% 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 Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $46,590 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,530.