Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in South Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,450 -36.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.58
10th percentile $42,610
90th percentile $137,860
Employed locally 80
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,610
    25th
    $47,250
    50th (median)
    $59,450
    75th
    $74,980
    90th
    $137,860

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,330
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $36,140
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $46,060
    Firefighters $26,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $59,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $43,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in South Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in South Central Kentucky is $28.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.03 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Kentucky above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in South Central Kentucky is 36.5% 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 South Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $42,610 per year in South Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,250.