Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Prescott Valley, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ

Median annual salary $74,800 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.96
10th percentile $49,140
90th percentile $95,630
Employed locally 40
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,140
    25th
    $58,880
    50th (median)
    $74,800
    75th
    $79,540
    90th
    $95,630

    Prescott Valley economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,106 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 113% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 13% 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $106,230
    Tucson, AZ $106,230
    Yuma, AZ $95,640
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $94,970
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $85,800
    Flagstaff, AZ $78,600

    Related occupations in Prescott Valley, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,220
    Firefighters $47,230
    Security Guards $38,090
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $58,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $74,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Prescott Valley, AZ is $35.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Prescott Valley, AZ is 20.1% 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 Prescott Valley?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,140 per year in Prescott Valley, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,880.