Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in West Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • West Virginia
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in West Virginia earn a median salary of $83,418 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.9% vs the national median of $93,580. An estimated 330 detectives and criminal investigators are employed across West Virginia, with salaries ranging from $56,710 to $92,410 depending on location.
$83,418
Avg median salary in West Virginia
$92,410
Highest paying metro
$56,710
Lowest paying metro
330
Employed in West Virginia
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators salaries by city in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | $92,410 | $53,520 | $136,120 | 80 |
| Northwest Virginia | $91,600 | $65,030 | $114,340 | 70 |
| Northern West Virginia | $90,690 | $55,760 | $142,190 | 40 |
| Southwest Virginia | $85,680 | $62,500 | $104,750 | 110 |
| Huntington, WV-KY-OH | $56,710 | $54,290 | $74,120 | 30 |