Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,010 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.47
10th percentile $61,240
90th percentile $118,830
Employed locally 100
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,240
    25th
    $70,520
    50th (median)
    $80,010
    75th
    $97,100
    90th
    $118,830

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$60,530
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$68,900
    Security Guards$41,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$75,940
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$33,190
    Firefighters$57,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Southwest Colorado is $38.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.07 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Southwest Colorado is 14.5% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $61,240 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,520.