Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $98,890 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.54
10th percentile $77,650
90th percentile $155,500
Employed locally 60
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,650
    25th
    $80,170
    50th (median)
    $98,890
    75th
    $142,540
    90th
    $155,500

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 117% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 17% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $108,360
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $107,060
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $95,590
    Jacksonville, NC $90,690
    Jacksonville, FL $75,630
    Greenville, NC $68,400

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,090
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $80,060
    Firefighters $67,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $94,430
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $135,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Reno, NV is $47.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Reno, NV is 5.7% above 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $77,650 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,170.