How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Nevada?
$94,470a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Nevada. That is $45.42 an hour or $7,873 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.42
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,920Median: $94,470Highest 10%: $152,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,920 | $29.29 | |
| 25th | $77,360 | $37.19 | |
| Median | $94,470 | $45.42 | |
| 75th | $129,200 | $62.13 | |
| 90th | $152,500 | $73.31 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reno, NV | $107,500 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $94,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 16. Nebraska | $100,500 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $45.42 ($94,470 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Nevada than the national average?
Yes: $94,470 against $93,790 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Nevada rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Nevada ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Nevada pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Reno, NV, with a median of $107,500 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.