Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $80,720 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.81
10th percentile $61,060
90th percentile $91,230
Employed locally 80
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,060
    25th
    $70,590
    50th (median)
    $80,720
    75th
    $89,710
    90th
    $91,230

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $74,210
    Firefighters $36,530
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,690
    Security Guards $40,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $96,040
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Southwest Minnesota is $38.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Southwest Minnesota is 13.7% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $61,060 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,590.