Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Norwich, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT

Median annual salary $91,600 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $44.04
10th percentile $75,890
90th percentile $122,470
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,890
    25th
    $85,210
    50th (median)
    $91,600
    75th
    $100,260
    90th
    $122,470

    Norwich economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 109% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 9% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $106,110
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $97,530
    New Haven, CT $96,700
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $95,650
    Grand Junction, CO $95,490
    Connecticut $95,420

    Related occupations in Norwich, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,460
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $82,980
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $61,370
    Firefighters $63,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $106,250
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $37,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Norwich, CT is $44.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Norwich, CT 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 Norwich?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $75,890 per year in Norwich, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,210.