How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Michigan?
$90,650a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Michigan. That is $43.58 an hour or $7,554 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.58
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,590Median: $90,650Highest 10%: $164,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,590 | $34.42 | |
| 25th | $80,140 | $38.53 | |
| Median | $90,650 | $43.58 | |
| 75th | $120,600 | $57.96 | |
| 90th | $164,700 | $79.17 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $105,800 |
| Flint, MI | $96,740 |
| Detroit, MI | $95,820 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $92,410 |
| Lansing, MI | $86,510 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $84,800 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $80,680 |
| Saginaw, MI | $80,140 |
| South Bend, IN | $78,200 |
| Traverse City, MI | $73,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 21. West Virginia | $92,410 |
| 22. Illinois | $91,190 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $91,040 |
| 24. Michigan | $90,650 |
| 25. Texas | $90,510 |
| 26. New Hampshire | $89,290 |
| 27. Rhode Island | $88,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $43.58 ($90,650 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $90,650 against $93,790 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Michigan rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Michigan ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $105,800 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.