How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Minnesota?
$80,000a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Minnesota. That is $38.46 an hour or $6,667 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.46
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,710Median: $80,000Highest 10%: $115,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,710 | $28.71 | |
| 25th | $69,580 | $33.45 | |
| Median | $80,000 | $38.46 | |
| 75th | $100,100 | $48.12 | |
| 90th | $115,200 | $55.39 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $110,800 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $86,110 |
| Fargo, ND | $85,300 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $85,300 |
| Duluth, MN | $77,330 |
| Rochester, MN | $75,100 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $68,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 30. North Dakota | $82,290 |
| 31. Wyoming | $81,880 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $80,430 |
| 33. Minnesota | $80,000 |
| 34. Iowa | $79,560 |
| 35. Ohio | $79,300 |
| 36. Utah | $78,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $38.46 ($80,000 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $80,000 against $93,790 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Minnesota ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with a median of $110,800 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.