Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $80,760 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.83
10th percentile $48,960
90th percentile $155,110
Employed locally 360
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,960
    25th
    $61,690
    50th (median)
    $80,760
    75th
    $116,490
    90th
    $155,110

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 85% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 15% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $106,270
    Utica-Rome, NY $96,480
    Connecticut $95,420
    St. George, UT $87,760
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $86,120
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $85,680

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$44,270
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$81,130
    Firefighters$59,780
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$63,020
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35,970
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Salt Lake City, UT is $38.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.88 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 13.7% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $48,960 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,690.