How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Tucson?
$105,400a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $50.65 an hour or $8,779 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.65
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 1,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,500Median: $105,400Highest 10%: $147,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,500 | $29.09 | |
| 25th | $81,060 | $38.97 | |
| Median | $105,400 | $50.65 | |
| 75th | $111,400 | $53.54 | |
| 90th | $147,600 | $70.98 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $108,400 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $98,860 |
| Yuma, AZ | $94,520 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $77,680 |
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Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $50.65 ($105,400 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $105,400 against $93,790 nationally, 12% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $102,300, so Tucson pays 3% more.
Where does Tucson rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
49 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $147,600 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.