Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Rockford, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rockford, IL

Median annual salary $105,380 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.67
10th percentile $57,800
90th percentile $149,090
Employed locally 120
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,800
    25th
    $97,650
    50th (median)
    $105,380
    75th
    $105,380
    90th
    $149,090

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 158% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 58% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,530
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $113,590
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $109,830
    Mobile, AL $107,240
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $107,240
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $107,060

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,080
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,750
    Firefighters $78,060
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,540
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,200
    School Bus Monitors $32,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Rockford, IL is $50.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Rockford, IL is 12.6% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $57,800 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,650.