How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Idaho?
$72,520a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Idaho. That is $34.87 an hour or $6,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.87
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,120Median: $72,520Highest 10%: $125,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,120 | $25.54 | |
| 25th | $60,100 | $28.89 | |
| Median | $72,520 | $34.87 | |
| 75th | $100,400 | $48.28 | |
| 90th | $125,600 | $60.36 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boise City, ID | $83,050 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $72,150 |
| Pocatello, ID | $68,720 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $65,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 39. Florida | $77,060 |
| 40. Kansas | $75,740 |
| 41. Missouri | $75,650 |
| 42. Idaho | $72,520 |
| 43. Kentucky | $71,670 |
| 44. Indiana | $70,340 |
| 45. Alabama | $66,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $34.87 ($72,520 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $72,520 against $93,790 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Idaho rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Idaho ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Boise City, ID, with a median of $83,050 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.