How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Iowa?
$79,560a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Iowa. That is $38.25 an hour or $6,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.25
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,930Median: $79,560Highest 10%: $141,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,930 | $28.33 | |
| 25th | $67,370 | $32.39 | |
| Median | $79,560 | $38.25 | |
| 75th | $90,380 | $43.45 | |
| 90th | $141,700 | $68.10 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $105,300 |
| Davenport, IA | $80,180 |
| Des Moines, IA | $79,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 31. Wyoming | $81,880 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $80,430 |
| 33. Minnesota | $80,000 |
| 34. Iowa | $79,560 |
| 35. Ohio | $79,300 |
| 36. Utah | $78,920 |
| 37. South Dakota | $77,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $38.25 ($79,560 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $79,560 against $93,790 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Iowa rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Iowa ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $105,300 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.