SOC 33-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Detectives and Criminal Investigators — Hagerstown
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV · 1 metro areas compared
At $98,700, median pay for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Hagerstown, MD tracks the national median of $93,790 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $98,700, median pay for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Hagerstown, MD tracks the national median of $93,790 closely. Pay ranges from under $62,270 at the tenth percentile to more than $180,860 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $80,970 to $165,800.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Baltimore records the highest median at $128,440. Of the 340 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 39th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,270 | −33.6% |
| 25th | $80,970 | −13.7% |
| Median (50th) | $98,700 | +5.2% |
| 75th | $165,800 | +76.8% |
| 90th | $180,860 | +92.8% |
| Mean | $117,930 | +25.7% |
Other metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $128,440 | 490 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hagerstown run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $98,700 buys what $94,000 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$98,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$94,000US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $98,700 a year, 5.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,270 to $180,860 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $128,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Hagerstown, MD?
The median annual wage is $98,700, or $47.45 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $93,790, so pay in Hagerstown, MD is 5.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hagerstown, MD earns more than $180,860 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,270 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Baltimore, at $128,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Hagerstown, MD. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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