How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Utah?
$78,920a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in Utah. That is $37.94 an hour or $6,577 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.94
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,040Median: $78,920Highest 10%: $149,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,040 | $23.10 | |
| 25th | $61,240 | $29.44 | |
| Median | $78,920 | $37.94 | |
| 75th | $115,200 | $55.39 | |
| 90th | $149,300 | $71.77 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ogden, UT | $88,270 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $81,660 |
| Provo, UT | $52,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| 33. Minnesota | $80,000 |
| 34. Iowa | $79,560 |
| 35. Ohio | $79,300 |
| 36. Utah | $78,920 |
| 37. South Dakota | $77,730 |
| 38. Tennessee | $77,090 |
| 39. Florida | $77,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $37.94 ($78,920 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $78,920 against $93,790 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Utah rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
Utah ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays detective and criminal investigators the most?
Ogden, UT, with a median of $88,270 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.