Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $86,200 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $41.44
10th percentile $72,540
90th percentile $105,300
Employed locally 180
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,540
    25th
    $86,150
    50th (median)
    $86,200
    75th
    $92,860
    90th
    $105,300

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 92% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 8% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $122,450
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,530
    Bellingham, WA $120,080
    Washington $116,450
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $113,590

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,930
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $101,310
    Firefighters $90,180
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $77,170
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $45,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $115,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Olympia, WA is $41.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Olympia, WA is 7.9% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $72,540 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,150.