Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $70,680 -24.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.98
10th percentile $53,660
90th percentile $102,040
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,660
    25th
    $57,320
    50th (median)
    $70,680
    75th
    $92,980
    90th
    $102,040

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 93% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 7% below 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $105,790
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $86,240
    Fargo, ND-MN $86,160
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $84,340
    Rochester, MN $77,460
    Duluth, MN-WI $76,500

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,090
    Security Guards $39,860
    Firefighters $33,820
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $65,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $101,650
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Detectives and Criminal Investigators make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in St. Cloud, MN is $33.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.32 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries?

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in St. Cloud, MN is 24.5% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $53,660 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,320.