How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Montana?
$92,410a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Montana. That is $44.43 an hour or $7,701 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.43
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,670Median: $92,410Highest 10%: $144,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,670 | $28.21 | |
| 25th | $71,160 | $34.21 | |
| Median | $92,410 | $44.43 | |
| 75th | $109,300 | $52.55 | |
| 90th | $144,000 | $69.23 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Great Falls, MT | $136,100 |
| Missoula, MT | $99,560 |
| Helena, MT | $73,950 |
| Billings, MT | $72,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 17. Pennsylvania | $97,580 |
| 18. Connecticut | $95,240 |
| 19. Nevada | $94,470 |
| 20. Montana | $92,410 |
| 21. West Virginia | $92,410 |
| 22. Illinois | $91,190 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $91,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $44.43 ($92,410 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $92,410 against $93,790 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Montana rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Montana ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Great Falls, MT, with a median of $136,100 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.