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

$77,330a year

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Duluth, MN-WI metro area. That is $37.18 an hour or $6,444 a month.

Hourly
$37.18
Vs. national median
-18%
Rank among cities
175 of 288
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,090Median: $77,330Highest 10%: $112,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$62,090$29.85
25th$73,050$35.12
Median$77,330$37.18
75th$97,470$46.86
90th$112,300$53.97

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.

Sioux Falls, SD$110,800
Grand Forks, ND$86,110
Fargo, ND$85,300
Minneapolis, MN$85,300
Rochester, MN$75,100
St. Cloud, MN$68,490
Detective and Criminal Investigator salary in Minnesota Detective and Criminal Investigator salary in all states

Related jobs in Duluth

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$100,800
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$87,010
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$76,220
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$72,290
Correctional Officer and Jailer$61,390
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$47,900
Security Guard$37,520
Firefighter$37,410
Lifeguard$29,710
Salaries for every job in Duluth, MN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Duluth, MN-WI metro area is $37.18 ($77,330 a year).

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

No: $77,330 against $93,790 nationally, 18% less.

How does Duluth compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $80,000, so Duluth pays 3% less.

Where does Duluth rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?

175 of 288 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $62,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,300 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.