Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $73,050 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.12
10th percentile $71,520
90th percentile $113,210
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,520
    25th
    $71,520
    50th (median)
    $73,050
    75th
    $87,860
    90th
    $113,210

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 94% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 6% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $113,800
    Ann Arbor, MI $105,930
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $104,330
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $98,970
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $98,740
    Missoula, MT $98,470

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $70,230
    Firefighters $50,510
    Security Guards $38,500
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $39,320
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,560
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $60,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Traverse City, MI is $35.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Traverse City, MI is 21.9% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $71,520 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,520.