Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $85,680 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $41.19
10th percentile $56,750
90th percentile $115,070
Employed locally 110
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,750
    25th
    $62,500
    50th (median)
    $85,680
    75th
    $104,750
    90th
    $115,070

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,750
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $53,260
    Security Guards $36,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $58,870
    Firefighters $39,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $81,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Southwest Virginia is $41.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Southwest Virginia is 8.4% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $56,750 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,500.