How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Scranton?
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area. That is $39.18 an hour or $6,792 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.18
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 146 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,760 | $25.85 | |
| 25th | $69,320 | $33.33 | |
| Median | $81,500 | $39.18 | |
| 75th | $99,030 | $47.61 | |
| 90th | $125,100 | $60.14 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 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 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $80,770 |
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Salaries for every job in Scranton, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Scranton?
The median hourly pay in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area is $39.18 ($81,500 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Scranton than the national average?
No: $81,500 against $93,790 nationally, 13% less.
How does Scranton compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $97,580, so Scranton pays 16% less.
Where does Scranton rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
146 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Scranton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,100 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.