Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $77,460 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.24
10th percentile $52,460
90th percentile $106,300
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,460
    25th
    $62,540
    50th (median)
    $77,460
    75th
    $95,680
    90th
    $106,300

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 86% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 14% 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $105,790
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $86,240
    Fargo, ND-MN $86,160
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $84,340
    Duluth, MN-WI $76,500
    St. Cloud, MN $70,680

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$47,350
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75,830
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$63,020
    Firefighters$53,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$116,920
    School Bus Monitors$42,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Rochester, MN is $37.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Rochester, MN is 17.2% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $52,460 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,540.