Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $95,550 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.94
10th percentile $60,880
90th percentile $134,430
Employed locally 300
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,880
    25th
    $69,950
    50th (median)
    $95,550
    75th
    $111,630
    90th
    $134,430

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 130% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 30% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $156,890
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $111,860
    Rochester, NY $107,810
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $106,540
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $106,110
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $104,330

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $43,460
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,560
    School Bus Monitors $36,200
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $72,910
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,570
    Firefighters $73,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Syracuse, NY is $45.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Syracuse, NY is 2.1% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $60,880 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,950.