MA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 33-3021

Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual Salary $111,460 +19% above national average (national: $93,580)
$118,660Mean Annual
$54Median Hourly
1,170Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$111,460
$74,360
10th pct.
$180,090
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$74,360$35.75
25th percentile$87,480$42.06
50th percentile (median)$111,460$53.59
75th percentile$150,880$72.54
90th percentile (top earners)$180,090$86.58
Mean (average)$118,660$57.05

How Massachusetts Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Massachusetts
Massachusetts (current) $111,460
Maryland $125,630 +13%
California $122,140 +10%
Alaska $121,140 +9%
Washington $116,450 +4%
New Jersey $113,830 +2%
Hawaii $112,100 +1%
Virginia $110,220 -1%
Oregon $107,450 -4%

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Related Occupations in Massachusetts

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Administrative Services Managers $108,720 9,250
Project Management Specialists $108,630 19,790
Industrial Engineers $108,350 10,650
Computer Programmers $115,200 3,040
Financial and Investment Analysts $107,610 18,020
Web Developers $107,570 2,040

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Massachusetts?

The mean detectives and criminal investigators salary in Massachusetts is $118,660 per year. The median (middle) salary is $111,460 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Massachusetts?

Entry-level detectives and criminal investigatorss (10th percentile) in Massachusetts typically earn around $74,360 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $87,480 per year.

What is the highest Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary in Massachusetts?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Massachusetts make approximately $180,090 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $150,880 per year.

How does the Massachusetts Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary compare to the national average?

The median detectives and criminal investigators salary in Massachusetts is $111,460, which is +19% above national average of $93,580.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes