How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Flagstaff?
$77,680a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Flagstaff, AZ metro area. That is $37.35 an hour or $6,473 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.35
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 173 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,720Median: $77,680Highest 10%: $136,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,720 | $28.71 | |
| 25th | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| Median | $77,680 | $37.35 | |
| 75th | $95,390 | $45.86 | |
| 90th | $136,600 | $65.68 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $108,400 |
| Tucson, AZ | $105,400 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $98,860 |
| Yuma, AZ | $94,520 |
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Salaries for every job in Flagstaff, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Flagstaff?
The median hourly pay in the Flagstaff, AZ metro area is $37.35 ($77,680 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Flagstaff than the national average?
No: $77,680 against $93,790 nationally, 17% less.
How does Flagstaff compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $102,300, so Flagstaff pays 24% less.
Where does Flagstaff rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
173 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Flagstaff?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,600 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.