Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,190 -30.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.34
10th percentile $49,870
90th percentile $111,990
Employed locally 70
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,870
    25th
    $54,540
    50th (median)
    $65,190
    75th
    $84,990
    90th
    $111,990

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,060
    Security Guards $37,440
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,180
    Firefighters $60,440
    School Bus Monitors $29,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Southern Indiana is $31.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.84 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Southern Indiana is 30.3% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,870 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,540.