Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $105,790 +13% vs national
Median hourly $50.86
10th percentile $66,100
90th percentile $163,720
Employed locally 60
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,100
    25th
    $77,440
    50th (median)
    $105,790
    75th
    $142,190
    90th
    $163,720

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 130% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 30% 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
    Rapid City, SD $77,440

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,120
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $78,350
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $53,050
    Firefighters $50,130
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $71,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $50.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 13% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $66,100 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,440.