How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Colorado?
$105,500a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Colorado. That is $50.71 an hour or $8,790 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.71
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,010Median: $105,500Highest 10%: $161,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,010 | $35.10 | |
| 25th | $86,290 | $41.49 | |
| Median | $105,500 | $50.71 | |
| 75th | $115,100 | $55.35 | |
| 90th | $161,600 | $77.67 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $113,300 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $106,300 |
| Pueblo, CO | $106,000 |
| Boulder, CO | $103,400 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $103,100 |
| Greeley, CO | $98,370 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $85,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 10. Massachusetts | $110,200 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $50.71 ($105,500 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $105,500 against $93,790 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Colorado rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Colorado ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $113,300 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.