Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Pueblo, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pueblo, CO

Median annual salary $92,420 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $44.44
10th percentile $66,170
90th percentile $104,470
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,170
    25th
    $70,620
    50th (median)
    $92,420
    75th
    $102,910
    90th
    $104,470

    Pueblo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,250 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 148% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 48% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $125,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $122,450
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,530
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $108,360
    Boulder, CO $104,400

    Related occupations in Pueblo, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$57,010
    Security Guards$43,420
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$86,120
    Firefighters$68,890
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$51,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$94,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Pueblo, CO is $44.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Pueblo, CO is 1.2% 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 Pueblo?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $66,170 per year in Pueblo, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,620.