How much does a detective and criminal investigator make in Yuma?
$94,520a year
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators in the Yuma, AZ metro area. That is $45.44 an hour or $7,877 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.44
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 288
- Jobs in the area
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,620Median: $94,520Highest 10%: $109,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,620 | $27.22 | |
| 25th | $80,930 | $38.91 | |
| Median | $94,520 | $45.44 | |
| 75th | $109,300 | $52.55 | |
| 90th | $109,300 | $52.55 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for detective and criminal investigators.
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $108,400 |
| Tucson, AZ | $105,400 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $98,860 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $77,680 |
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Salaries for every job in Yuma, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make an hour in Yuma?
The median hourly pay in the Yuma, AZ metro area is $45.44 ($94,520 a year).
Do detective and criminal investigators make more in Yuma than the national average?
Yes: $94,520 against $93,790 nationally, 1% more.
How does Yuma compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $102,300, so Yuma pays 8% less.
Where does Yuma rank for detective and criminal investigator pay?
91 of 288 metro areas with data.
How much does a detective and criminal investigator make starting out in Yuma?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,300 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.