How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Salem?
$97,750a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $47.00 an hour or $8,146 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.00
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,430Median: $97,750Highest 10%: $132,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,430 | $30.01 | |
| 25th | $84,890 | $40.81 | |
| Median | $97,750 | $47.00 | |
| 75th | $132,400 | $63.65 | |
| 90th | $132,400 | $63.65 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Portland, OR | $119,400 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $47.00 ($97,750 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $97,750 against $93,790 nationally, 4% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $107,500, so Salem pays 9% less.
Where does Salem rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
77 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,400 or more.
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.