Detectives and Criminal Investigators Salary in Arizona
Detectives and Criminal Investigators in Arizona earn a median of $102,340 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $102,340
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($93,790)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,250
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,590; the top 10% earn over $142,380. Nationally the range is $55,390 to $160,540.
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Detectives and Criminal Investigators pay in Arizona
How much do detectives and criminal investigators make in Arizona?
The median is $102,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,590 and the top 10% earn over $142,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for detectives and criminal investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $93,790). Living costs are not included.