How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Arizona?
$102,300a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Arizona. That is $49.20 an hour or $8,528 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.20
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,590Median: $102,300Highest 10%: $142,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| 25th | $77,730 | $37.37 | |
| Median | $102,300 | $49.20 | |
| 75th | $111,400 | $53.54 | |
| 90th | $142,400 | $68.45 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $108,400 |
| Tucson, AZ | $105,400 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $98,860 |
| Yuma, AZ | $94,520 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $78,610 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $77,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 11. Oregon | $107,500 |
| 12. Vermont | $106,300 |
| 13. Colorado | $105,500 |
| 14. Arizona | $102,300 |
| 15. New York | $101,200 |
| 16. Nebraska | $100,500 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $97,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $49.20 ($102,300 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $102,300 against $93,790 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Arizona rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Arizona ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ, with a median of $108,400 a year.
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.