Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Washington
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Washington earn a median salary of $111,157 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +18.8% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 6,380 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $86,200 to $153,340 depending on location.
$111,157
Avg median salary in Washington
$153,340
Highest paying metro
$86,200
Lowest paying metro
6,380
Employed in Washington
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inDetectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $153,340 | $109,430 | $174,240 | 4,760 |
| Seattle, WA | $122,450 | $110,810 | $142,920 | 680 |
| Bellingham, WA | $120,080 | $116,830 | $126,570 | 260 |
| Bremerton, WA | $113,590 | $88,400 | $154,380 | 40 |
| Yakima, WA | $108,890 | $78,920 | $133,470 | 30 |
| Spokane, WA | $107,580 | $104,670 | $115,470 | 260 |
| Kennewick, WA | $103,940 | $94,080 | $132,870 | 40 |
| Eastern Washington | $99,160 | $89,860 | $104,670 | 80 |
| Western Washington | $96,340 | $90,990 | $116,830 | 50 |
| Olympia, WA | $86,200 | $86,150 | $92,860 | 180 |