Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $80,570 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.74
10th percentile $58,370
90th percentile $96,870
Employed locally 90
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,370
    25th
    $68,500
    50th (median)
    $80,570
    75th
    $91,130
    90th
    $96,870

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77,910
    Security Guards$42,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$72,050
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$66,040
    Firefighters$38,480
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Southeast Minnesota is $38.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Southeast Minnesota is 13.9% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $58,370 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,500.