Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $94,330 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $45.35
10th percentile $63,060
90th percentile $132,400
Employed locally 70
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,060
    25th
    $82,180
    50th (median)
    $94,330
    75th
    $132,400
    90th
    $132,400

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 124% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 24% 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
    Anchorage, AK $124,400
    California $122,140
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,530
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $113,800
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $113,590

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,990
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $82,920
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $85,170
    Firefighters $61,650
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $53,000
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $46,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Salem, OR is $45.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Salem, OR is 0.8% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $63,060 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,180.