Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $99,440 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.81
10th percentile $71,840
90th percentile $170,350
Employed locally 50
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,840
    25th
    $80,220
    50th (median)
    $99,440
    75th
    $150,880
    90th
    $170,350

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 106% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 6% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $157,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $129,370
    Maryland $125,630
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $122,450
    Massachusetts $111,460
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $111,460

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $80,060
    Security Guards $43,060
    Firefighters $70,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $84,690
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $86,060
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Worcester, MA is $47.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Worcester, MA is 6.3% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $71,840 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,220.