Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Twin Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Twin Falls, ID

Median annual salary $79,850 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.39
10th percentile $68,490
90th percentile $89,980
Employed locally 30
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,490
    25th
    $70,400
    50th (median)
    $79,850
    75th
    $79,930
    90th
    $89,980

    Twin Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,473 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 120% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 20% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $126,380
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $111,460
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $97,530
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $96,740
    Boise City, ID $89,540
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $88,780

    Related occupations in Twin Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$64,060
    Security Guards$39,870
    Firefighters$45,950
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$54,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$90,010
    School Bus Monitors$25,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Twin Falls, ID is $38.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Twin Falls, ID is 14.7% 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 Twin Falls?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $68,490 per year in Twin Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,400.