Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Western Wyoming

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

Median annual salary $75,420 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.26
10th percentile $61,950
90th percentile $112,320
Employed locally 60
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,950
    25th
    $65,960
    50th (median)
    $75,420
    75th
    $97,050
    90th
    $112,320

    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 Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,960
    Security Guards$38,210
    Firefighters$51,850
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$46,830
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$52,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$86,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Western Wyoming is $36.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Western Wyoming is 19.4% below 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 Wyoming?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $61,950 per year in Western Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,960.