Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $96,340 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.32
10th percentile $77,050
90th percentile $144,730
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,050
    25th
    $90,990
    50th (median)
    $96,340
    75th
    $116,830
    90th
    $144,730

    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 Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $74,480
    Security Guards $45,050
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $83,100
    Firefighters $73,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $90,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $119,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Western Washington is $46.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Western Washington is 2.9% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $77,050 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,990.