Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $80,410 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.66
10th percentile $72,000
90th percentile $96,740
Employed locally 60
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,000
    25th
    $79,230
    50th (median)
    $80,410
    75th
    $92,560
    90th
    $96,740

    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 Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$34,810
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$64,070
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$61,230
    Firefighters$49,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$82,160
    School Bus Monitors$33,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Southern Michigan is $38.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Southern Michigan is 14.1% 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 Michigan?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $72,000 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,230.