Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $57,280 -38.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.54
10th percentile $47,960
90th percentile $83,670
Employed locally 30
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,960
    25th
    $54,130
    50th (median)
    $57,280
    75th
    $67,000
    90th
    $83,670

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 103% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 3% 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
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,340
    Salinas, CA $129,880
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $126,380
    Bellingham, WA $120,080
    Washington $116,450

    Related occupations in Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,800
    Security Guards $31,880
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $59,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $60,120
    Firefighters $45,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Terre Haute, IN is $27.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Terre Haute, IN is 38.8% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $47,960 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,130.