SOC 33-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Detectives and Criminal Investigators — Southern Indiana
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Southern Indiana, IN is $64,430 per year, substantially below the national median of $93,790 — a gap of 31.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Southern Indiana, IN is $64,430 per year, substantially below the national median of $93,790 — a gap of 31.3%. Half of workers earn between $52,430 and $90,990. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,360 and the ninetieth at $111,990.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Evansville records the highest median at $78,890. Of the 397 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 114th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,360 | −47.4% |
| 25th | $52,430 | −44.1% |
| Median (50th) | $64,430 | −31.3% |
| 75th | $90,990 | −3.0% |
| 90th | $111,990 | +19.4% |
| Mean | $72,330 | −22.9% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evansville | $78,890 | 80 | |
| 2 | South Bend | $78,200 | 70 | |
| 3 | Lafayette | $77,960 | 40 | |
| 4 | Indianapolis | $76,730 | 440 | |
| 5 | Elkhart | $75,850 | 60 | |
| 6 | Fort Wayne | $74,820 | 90 | |
| 7 | Michigan City | $60,100 | 50 | |
| 8 | Terre Haute | $56,320 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southern Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $64,430 goes as far as $69,057 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,057US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,430 a year, 31.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,360 to $111,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Evansville, at $78,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Southern Indiana, IN?
The median annual wage is $64,430, or $30.98 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 Southern Indiana, IN is 31.3% lower. 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 Southern Indiana, IN earns more than $111,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,360 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 Evansville, at $78,890 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Southern Indiana, IN. 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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