Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $88,558 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.4% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 3,730 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $50,810 to $105,020 depending on location.
$88,558
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$105,020
Highest paying metro
$50,810
Lowest paying metro
3,730
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie, PA | $105,020 | $84,640 | $110,010 | 100 |
| State College, PA | $102,950 | $75,860 | $105,520 | 50 |
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $98,740 | $98,740 | $131,960 | 2,100 |
| Lancaster, PA | $96,920 | $78,240 | $104,680 | 60 |
| Reading, PA | $96,150 | $91,570 | $100,970 | 80 |
| Allentown, PA-NJ | $95,920 | $75,860 | $119,130 | 200 |
| York, PA | $94,070 | $66,240 | $119,020 | 90 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $85,430 | $75,860 | $112,380 | 530 |
| Scranton, PA | $81,480 | $73,540 | $107,870 | 130 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania | $78,450 | $57,470 | $97,320 | 70 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $76,750 | $67,180 | $100,420 | 290 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania | $50,810 | $44,550 | $72,120 | 30 |