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How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Boston?

$110,200a year

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $52.96 an hour or $9,179 a month.

Hourly
$52.96
Vs. national median
+17%
Rank among cities
27 of 288
Jobs in the area
1,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,110Median: $110,200Highest 10%: $184,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$77,110$37.07
25th$94,290$45.33
Median$110,200$52.96
75th$149,200$71.72
90th$184,000$88.46

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.

Springfield, MA$109,500
Worcester, MA$89,270
Providence, RI$88,450
Detective and Criminal Investigator salary in Massachusetts Detective and Criminal Investigator salary in all states

Related jobs in Boston

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$108,200
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$105,900
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$96,740
Correctional Officer and Jailer$89,060
Fire Inspector and Investigator$83,410
Bailiff$79,570
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$78,180
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$76,300
Transportation Security Screener$76,130
Firefighter$73,990
Salaries for every job in Boston, MA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $52.96 ($110,200 a year).

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

Yes: $110,200 against $93,790 nationally, 17% more.

How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $110,200, so Boston pays 0% more.

Where does Boston rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?

27 of 288 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $77,110 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.