Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in West Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $97,600 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $46.92
10th percentile $66,990
90th percentile $113,030
Employed locally 100
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,990
    25th
    $73,320
    50th (median)
    $97,600
    75th
    $107,240
    90th
    $113,030

    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

    Related occupations in West Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$65,370
    Security Guards$39,990
    Firefighters$59,070
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$52,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$83,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$82,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in West Montana is $46.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in West Montana is 4.3% 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 West Montana?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $66,990 per year in West Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,320.