Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Ogden, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ogden, UT

Median annual salary $77,440 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.23
10th percentile $48,670
90th percentile $159,410
Employed locally 60
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,670
    25th
    $59,360
    50th (median)
    $77,440
    75th
    $129,250
    90th
    $159,410

    Ogden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,361 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 79% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 21% below 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $106,270
    Utica-Rome, NY $96,480
    Connecticut $95,420
    St. George, UT $87,760
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $86,120
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $85,680

    Related occupations in Ogden, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77,210
    Firefighters$48,430
    Security Guards$35,820
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$33,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$101,820
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$31,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Ogden, UT is $37.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Ogden, UT is 17.2% 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 Ogden?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $48,670 per year in Ogden, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,360.