Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $96,480 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $46.38
10th percentile $62,770
90th percentile $121,320
Employed locally 130
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,770
    25th
    $81,780
    50th (median)
    $96,480
    75th
    $112,700
    90th
    $121,320

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 140% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 40% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Utica, NY is $46.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Utica, NY is 3.1% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $62,770 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,780.