Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,620 -16% vs national
Median hourly $37.80
10th percentile $53,700
90th percentile $148,280
Employed locally 30
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,700
    25th
    $70,640
    50th (median)
    $78,620
    75th
    $90,960
    90th
    $148,280

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,150
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $65,380
    Security Guards $35,960
    Firefighters $58,000
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $23,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $83,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Southeast Iowa is $37.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.29 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Southeast Iowa is 16% 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 Iowa?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $53,700 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,640.