Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $106,230 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $51.07
10th percentile $73,840
90th percentile $115,070
Employed locally 710
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,840
    25th
    $92,310
    50th (median)
    $106,230
    75th
    $109,160
    90th
    $115,070

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 180% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 80% 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
    Tucson, AZ $106,230
    Yuma, AZ $95,640
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $94,970
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $85,800
    Flagstaff, AZ $78,600
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $74,800

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$52,900
    Security Guards$36,990
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$59,450
    Firefighters$50,890
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$98,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Sierra Vista, AZ is $51.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 13.5% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $73,840 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,310.