Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $95,640 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.98
10th percentile $61,960
90th percentile $107,240
Employed locally 740
National median $93,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,960
    25th
    $72,550
    50th (median)
    $95,640
    75th
    $107,240
    90th
    $107,240

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary vs area income 158% Median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary is 58% 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $106,230
    Tucson, AZ $106,230
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $94,970
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $85,800
    Flagstaff, AZ $78,600
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $74,800

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,070
    Security Guards $35,890
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $65,690
    Firefighters $50,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $70,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $102,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Yuma, AZ is $45.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Yuma, AZ is 2.2% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Detectives and Criminal Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $61,960 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,550.