Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $94,070 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.23
10th percentile $63,510
90th percentile $162,200
Employed locally 90
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,510
    25th
    $66,240
    50th (median)
    $94,070
    75th
    $119,020
    90th
    $162,200

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 114% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 14% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $113,800
    El Paso, TX $107,240
    Erie, PA $105,020
    State College, PA $102,950
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $98,740
    Lancaster, PA $96,920

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$35,060
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$82,050
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$34,750
    Firefighters$68,270
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$39,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$108,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in York, PA is $45.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in York, PA is 0.5% 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 York?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $63,510 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,240.