Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Wyoming: $95,000 Average

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Average base salary, Wyoming

$95,000 / year

≈ $7,900 per month · $45.67 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Wyoming · median $84,500

25th percentile
$74,500Average
$95,00075th percentile
$107,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary by state

Alabama$82,000

Alaska$129,500

Arizona$103,500

Arkansas$71,000

California$126,000

Colorado$113,000

Connecticut$105,500

Delaware$122,000

District of Columbia$153,500

Florida$96,500

Georgia$81,000

Hawaii$129,000

Idaho$84,500

Illinois$101,000

Indiana$80,500

Iowa$90,000

Kansas$81,500

Kentucky$90,000

Louisiana$73,500

Maine$96,000

Maryland$134,500

Massachusetts$122,500

Michigan$107,000

Minnesota$91,000

Mississippi$73,500

Missouri$88,500

Montana$97,000

Nebraska$107,500

Nevada$105,500

New Hampshire$108,500

New Jersey$120,500

New Mexico$88,000

New York$109,500

North Carolina$78,500

North Dakota$91,500

Ohio$94,000

Oklahoma$89,500

Oregon$117,500

Pennsylvania$105,500

Rhode Island$102,000

South Carolina$79,500

South Dakota$94,000

Tennessee$91,000

Texas$95,500

Utah$93,000

Vermont$108,000

Virginia$124,000

Washington$122,000

West Virginia$105,500

Wisconsin$94,000

Wyoming$95,000

About this role

Detectives and Criminal Investigators is a professional role within the function in the Protective Service job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Detectives and Criminal Investigatorss do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Check victims for signs of life, such as breathing and pulse.
Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.
Secure deceased body and obtain evidence from it, preventing bystanders from tampering with it prior to medical examiner's arrival.
Record progress of investigation, maintain informational files on suspects, and submit reports to commanding officer or magistrate to authorize warrants.
Prepare reports that detail investigation findings.

Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Critical Thinking Social Perceptiveness Reading Comprehension Complex Problem Solving

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay by experience level

Entry level$57,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$72,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$97,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$124,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$166,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

-0.7%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

7,800

projected openings per year

Declining

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Detectives and Criminal Investigators salary by industry

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

113,700 workers

$103,000

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

48,770 workers

$86,000

Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)

41,230 workers

$132,000

State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

23,700 workers

$86,500

Postal Service (Federal Government)

400 workers

$126,000

Postal Service (Federal Government)

400 workers

$126,000

Educational Services

260 workers

$83,000

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

260 workers

$83,000

Educational Services, State Government Owned

150 workers

$79,000

Educational Services, Privately Owned

110 workers

$88,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Detectives and Criminal Investigators pays 46% above the average across 28 roles in the Protective Service job family (family average $70,500).

Similar-paying roles in Protective Service

Intelligence Analyst$103,000

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$100,500

Transit and Railroad Police$95,000

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$116,000

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$87,500

Customs and Border Protection Officers$82,000

Fire Inspectors and Investigators$81,500

Fish and Game Wardens$77,500

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$77,000

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$69,000

Careers related to Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Private Detectives and Investigators$62,500

Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers$82,000

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$116,000

Financial Quantitative Analyst$97,000

Coroner$91,500

Transit and Railroad Police$95,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Detectives and Criminal Investigators make?

The average base salary for a Detectives and Criminal Investigators in the United States is $103,000 per year, or about $49.52 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $71,500 and $124,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Protective Service roles?

The Protective Service job family averages $70,500 across 28 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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