Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $68,070 -27.3% vs national
Median hourly $32.72
10th percentile $57,740
90th percentile $92,570
Employed locally 40
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,740
    25th
    $63,520
    50th (median)
    $68,070
    75th
    $74,450
    90th
    $92,570

    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 Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$59,070
    Firefighters$39,070
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$49,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$75,650
    Security Guards$35,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$62,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Southeast-Central Idaho is $32.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.23 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 27.3% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $57,740 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,520.