Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in South Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $82,650 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.74
10th percentile $72,720
90th percentile $109,870
Employed locally 40
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,720
    25th
    $82,650
    50th (median)
    $82,650
    75th
    $102,540
    90th
    $109,870

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$62,060
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$59,990
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$25,010
    Security Guards$42,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$87,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$69,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in South Nebraska is $39.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in South Nebraska is 11.7% 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 South Nebraska?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $72,720 per year in South Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,650.