Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Washington
Ranked #8 of 51 · WA
18.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $118,040 ≈ $57/hr
Median annual salary $115,790
Employment 1,850
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $84,500P25 $96,540 Median $115,790P75 $126,170P90 $162,860
About 80% of detectives and criminal investigatorss in Washington earn between $84,500 and $162,860. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean detectives and criminal investigators salary in Washington is $118,040, about 18.7% above the U.S. average ($99,430). That works out to roughly $57/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $123,820 | $129,420 | 740 |
| Bellingham, WA | $122,840 | $130,310 | 260 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $121,100 | $124,400 | 50 |
| Yakima, WA | $108,890 | $109,660 | 30 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $107,350 | $114,160 | 270 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $103,780 | $108,220 | 50 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $97,990 | $97,420 | 90 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $94,460 | $101,990 | 60 |