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How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Ann Arbor?

$105,800a year

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area. That is $50.86 an hour or $8,815 a month.

Hourly
$50.86
Vs. national median
+13%
Rank among cities
48 of 288
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,980Median: $105,800Highest 10%: $184,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$73,980$35.57
25th$82,540$39.68
Median$105,800$50.86
75th$159,800$76.84
90th$184,000$88.48

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.

Flint, MI$96,740
Detroit, MI$95,820
Grand Rapids, MI$92,410
Lansing, MI$86,510
South Bend, IN$78,200
Traverse City, MI$73,050
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Related jobs in Ann Arbor

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$99,450
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$85,300
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$74,410
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$73,130
Correctional Officer and Jailer$68,520
Firefighter$48,460
Lifeguard$42,330
Security Guard$42,100
Crossing Guard and Flagger$32,190
Salaries for every job in Ann Arbor, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Ann Arbor?

The median hourly pay in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area is $50.86 ($105,800 a year).

Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Ann Arbor than the national average?

Yes: $105,800 against $93,790 nationally, 13% more.

How does Ann Arbor compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $90,650, so Ann Arbor pays 17% more.

Where does Ann Arbor rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?

48 of 288 metro areas with data.

How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Ann Arbor?

The lowest-paid 10% make $73,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $184,000 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.