Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Spokane, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA

Median annual salary $107,580 +15% vs national
Median hourly $51.72
10th percentile $86,850
90th percentile $155,580
Employed locally 260
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,850
    25th
    $104,670
    50th (median)
    $107,580
    75th
    $115,470
    90th
    $155,580

    Spokane economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,836 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 148% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 48% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $122,450
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $121,530
    Bellingham, WA $120,080
    Washington $116,450
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $113,590

    Related occupations in Spokane, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$41,370
    Firefighters$84,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$76,400
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$92,280
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$64,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$103,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Spokane, WA is $51.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Spokane, WA is 15% above 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 Spokane?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $86,850 per year in Spokane, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,670.