How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Pennsylvania?
$97,580a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Pennsylvania. That is $46.91 an hour or $8,132 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.91
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,770Median: $97,580Highest 10%: $154,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,770 | $30.66 | |
| 25th | $79,190 | $38.07 | |
| Median | $97,580 | $46.91 | |
| 75th | $117,000 | $56.23 | |
| 90th | $154,400 | $74.21 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $97,580 |
| Lancaster, PA | $97,190 |
| Erie, PA | $96,470 |
| York, PA | $96,070 |
| Reading, PA | $95,190 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $95,120 |
| Allentown, PA | $94,800 |
| State College, PA | $90,250 |
| Scranton, PA | $81,500 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $80,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 14. Arizona | $102,300 |
| 15. New York | $101,200 |
| 16. Nebraska | $100,500 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $97,580 |
| 18. Connecticut | $95,240 |
| 19. Nevada | $94,470 |
| 20. Montana | $92,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $46.91 ($97,580 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $97,580 against $93,790 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $97,580 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.